How long do planning decisions take near Garmston?

The average planning decision time near Garmston is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Garmston?

The planning approval rate near Garmston is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Garmston?

The most common type of planning application near Garmston is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Garmston?

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Garmston, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Garmston, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Garmston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Garmston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Garmston.

- Land Adjacent To The Poplars Upper Longwood Shrewsbury Shropshire
Creation of Hardstanding for Form Agricultural Yard
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Garmston in Shropshire

Garmston is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Garmston show an average sale price of £284,715, 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 Garmston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Garmston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chermes Dingle SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Garmston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Garmston

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Garmston. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Garmston.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Garmston were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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