How long do planning decisions take near Lower Ledwyche?

The average planning decision time near Lower Ledwyche is 25 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 Lower Ledwyche?

The planning approval rate near Lower Ledwyche is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Ledwyche?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Ledwyche is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Ledwyche?

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Lower Ledwyche, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Ledwyche, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £292,778 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 039C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Ledwyche.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Ledwyche.

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 Ledwyche based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lower Ledwyche.

- Clun House 7 Ledwyche Court Sheet Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4NB
Non-Material Amendment (changes to fenestration, addition of balcony to first floor front elevation) pursuant of 22/03572/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Lower Ledwyche in Shropshire

Lower Ledwyche is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Lower Ledwyche show an average sale price of £292,778, 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 Ledwyche a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Ledwyche includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Lower Ledwyche

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lower Ledwyche. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Ledwyche may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Ledwyche were discharge of conditions (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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