Longnor, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longnor, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Longnor
Longnor is a picturesque village and civil parish located off the A49 road in Shropshire, England, with a small population of 289. Situated between Dorrington and Leebotwood, it features notable landmarks such as Longnor Hall and the Grade I listed St Mary's Church. The area is served by public transport, including bus routes connecting to Church Stretton and Shrewsbury, and is also traversed by Regional Cycle Route 32/33, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Population: 260 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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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: Shrewsbury
- LSOA: Shropshire 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longnor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longnor.
- 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 Longnor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Longnor.
- - Upper House Farm Longnor Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 7PP
Erection of general purpose agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-06-13
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A brief summary of Longnor in Shropshire
Longnor is a picturesque village and civil parish located off the A49 road in Shropshire, England, with a small population of 289. Situated between Dorrington and Leebotwood, it features notable landmarks such as Longnor Hall and the Grade I listed St Mary's Church. The area is served by public transport, including bus routes connecting to Church Stretton and Shrewsbury, and is also traversed by Regional Cycle Route 32/33, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 260 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Longnor 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 Longnor a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Longnor includes 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, Longnor 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 Longnor
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Longnor.
The most common application types near Longnor were outline applications (1), other applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.