How long do planning decisions take near Highley?

The average planning decision time near Highley is 1 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 Highley?

The most common type of planning application near Highley is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highley?

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Highley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highley, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

About Highley

Highley is a village and civil parish situated in Shropshire, England, on the west bank of the River Severn. Located approximately 7 miles southeast of Bridgnorth, it offers a blend of rural charm and community living, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 3,733 (2021)

District: Shropshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £294,509 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 033B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Highley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Highley.

- The Barley Mill Rhea Hall Farm Highley Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6HZ
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) on planning permission 25/02224/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Midcounties Co-Operative Ltd Co Op High Street Highley Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6LP
Fell 1no. Sycamore (T1) within Highley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-12-24
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- Land Rear Of Beech Croft Vicarage Lane Highley Shropshire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Tree Protection), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Access), 7 (Drainage), 8 (Bat and Bird Boxes), 10 (Ecology) and 11 (Footway Provision) attached to planning consent 23/0
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Highley in Shropshire

Property prices in Highley show an average sale price of £294,509, 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 Highley a particularly low-crime area.

Highley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Highley. 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 Highley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Highley

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Highley. The average decision time was 1 days.

The average decision time of 1 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Highley were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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