How long do planning decisions take near Ford?

The average planning decision time near Ford is 14 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ford?

The most common type of planning application near Ford is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ford?

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Ford, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ford, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ford are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ford

Ford is a village and civil parish located in Shropshire, England, with a population of 890 according to the 2011 census. As a civil parish, Ford may have specific planning regulations and applications relevant to its development and community projects, making it an important consideration for researchers and developers in the region.

Population: 866 (2021)

District: Shropshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £305,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 028A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ford.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Ford.

26/01876/TCA · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - 3 Mansion View Farm Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LZ
Reduce by approx. 30% 1no Twisted Willow & prune back by approx 1m 1no Himalayan Birch (T2) within Ford Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-19
- Green Bank Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9LZ
Fell 12no. trees of various species (T1-12) within Ford Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Leasowes Recreation Ground Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire
Pollard to ground level 1no Poplar & fell 1no Hazel within Ford Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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- Leasowes Recreation Ground Ford Shrewsbury Shropshire
Fell 1no Hawthorn protected by the Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council (Bank Farm, Ford) Tree Preservation Order 1988 (Ref: SA/161)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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A brief summary of Ford in Shropshire

Property prices in Ford show an average sale price of £305,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ford a particularly low-crime area.

Ford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Severn at Montford SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ford. The average decision time was 14 days.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ford were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1).

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