Lower Forge, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Forge, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
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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 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Forge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Forge.
- 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 Lower Forge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Lower Forge.
- - Land To The Rear Of 1-4 New Cottages Lower Forge Eardington Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 5LQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land for the storage and distribution of building materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-20
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A brief summary of Lower Forge in Shropshire
Lower Forge is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.
Property prices in Lower Forge 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 Lower Forge a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Forge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Quatford. 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 Lower Forge includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Lower Forge 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 Lower Forge
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Forge.
The most common application types near Lower Forge were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Quatford planning applications
- Upper Forge planning applications
- Crateford planning applications
- Eardington planning applications
- Chelmarsh planning applications
- Danesford planning applications
- Knowle Sands planning applications
- Sutton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.