Hungerford, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hungerford, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hungerford are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hungerford
Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 8 miles west of Newbury and 9 miles east of Marlborough. With a population of 5,869 as of the 2021 census, the town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,818 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 036F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hungerford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hungerford.
- 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 Hungerford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hungerford.
- - Hungerford Barns Adj. Millichope Estate Farm Office Hungerford Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9HG
Prior approval application for the proposed change of use of two agricultural buildings to a flexible use falling within Class E g (iii) former B8. The initial use of the barns will be as containerise
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-08-08
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A brief summary of Hungerford in Shropshire
Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 8 miles west of Newbury and 9 miles east of Marlborough. With a population of 5,869 as of the 2021 census, the town offers a unique blend of heritage and community, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Hungerford show an average sale price of £424,818, 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 Hungerford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hungerford includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Hungerford 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 Hungerford
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hungerford.
The most common application types near Hungerford were outline applications (1).
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.