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Planning in Low Town

Approved
100%
13 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Low Town in the last 24 months, from Shropshire Council's planning register.

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Around Low Town

Postcode districts

WV16 135 applications in the last 12 monthsWV15 63 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Shropshire Council

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About Low Town

Low Town is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Low Town show an average sale price of £281,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Low Town area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Low Town a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Low Town has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Low Town 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Low Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Low Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), listed building and heritage (7), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Low Town?
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Low Town. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Low Town?
The average planning decision time near Low Town is 55 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 Low Town?
The planning approval rate near Low Town is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Low Town?
The most common type of planning application near Low Town is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Low Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Low Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.