Little Ness, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Ness, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Ness are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Ness
Little Ness is a civil parish located in Shropshire, England, alongside its neighbor Great Ness. This area is characterized by its rural charm and community-focused atmosphere, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the Shropshire region.
Population: 289 (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: North Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Ness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Ness.
- 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 Little Ness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
85 planning applications found near Little Ness.
- - Oakwell Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LH
Application under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the prior approval for the change of use of agricultural buildin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Proposed Agricultural Storage Building NW Of Church House Barn Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of Condition nos. 3 (Drainage), 5 (Garage Materials), 8 (Lighting Plan Condition) and 9 (Bat and Bird Boxes Condition) attached to planning permission reference 24/02850/FUL - Formation of n
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Field North West Church House Barn Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Formation of new entrance and erection of workshop/store and associated landscaping works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Variation of Condition No.2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning application 22/00227/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - Malthouse Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
An extension to building to match current build and the formation of new access to move access further from a adjoining property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Land At Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Erection of agricultural barn for storage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Pleasant View Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LJ
Non Material Amendment to planning application 16/05558/FUL - Variation of external appearance and amendment to condition 5 for the materials to be as indicated on the approved drawings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-05-18
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Discharge of condition 3 (Boundary and Landscaping) 4 (External Stone and brickwork) 5 (Windows and doors) 6 (Exterior Finishes) 7 (Roof Construction) 8 (Roof Materials) 9 (Roof Windows) 10 (Exterior
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-01-24
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Discharge of condition 3 (Stonework Repointing) 4 (Roof Construction) 5 (Materials) attached to listed building consent 22/01218/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-01-24
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Variation of Condition no.2 (approved drawings) attached to planning permission ref 22/00227/FUL to provide an improved internal arrangement, and alter the position of the garage within the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Rebuilding of collapsed agricultural building to form a single dwelling; erection of a single storey link to former pig pen/cowhouse to be converted to provide living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - Church House Barn Church House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Removal of works undertaken in 2007/2008 (concrete slab and new walls) and erection of a single dwelling in the form of the previous agricultural building to include the erection of a single storey li
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-03-01
View full details - - Land West Of Home Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Non-material amendment to enable the partially enclosed parking bay adjacent to the double garage to the north of plot 3 to be enclosed to form a triple garage relating to the reserved Matters pursuan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-05-17
View full details - - Oak Field House Caravan Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Variation of condition No.2 attached to planning permission 18/05446/VAR to reduce the size and repositioning of garage and carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Red House Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Erection of a steel portal framed cattle shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-09-08
View full details - - Land Adj 1 Ruyton Road Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Non Material Amendment to amend the access and modify Condition 3 to previously approved planning permission 16/05558/FUL Erection of one dwelling; detached single garage; formation of vehicular acces
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-05-11
View full details - - Land West Of Home Farm Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of condition 4 (Access) 5 (Drainage) 6 (Landscaping) 7 Ecology) 8 (Bat Boxes) 9 (Nests) attached to planning permission 16/05637/OUT Outline application for residential development for up to
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Proposed Residential Development Land To The South Of Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) 4 (Rooflights) 5 (Windows & Door Details) 6 (Hard Surfacing) 7 (Landscaping) attached to Reserved Matters approval 19/02816/REM pursuant to outline permission 16/0
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Dunedin Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 2LG
Change of use from Agricultural Use to Residential Amenity
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-11-05
View full details - - Proposed Residential Development Land To The South Of Little Ness Shrewsbury Shropshire
Reserved Matters pursuant to outline permission 16/05637/OUT dated 21st February 2017 for the erection of 3no dwellings to include access, appearance, landscape, layout and scaleThe outline applicatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-06-27
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A brief summary of Little Ness in Shropshire
Little Ness is a civil parish located in Shropshire, England, alongside its neighbor Great Ness. This area is characterized by its rural charm and community-focused atmosphere, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the Shropshire region. The settlement has a population of approximately 289 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Little Ness 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 Little Ness a particularly low-crime area.
Little Ness has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Ness. 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 Little Ness 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 Little Ness
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Ness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Ness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Ness were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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