Ludford, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ludford, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ludford are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ludford
Ludford is a quaint village and civil parish located in south Shropshire, England, right next to the historic market town of Ludlow. Notably, the parish was partially within Herefordshire until 1895, making it an area rich in local history and potential planning opportunities.
Population: 673 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,642 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 038A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ludford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ludford.
- 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 Ludford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Ludford.
- - Carnlair Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Erection of extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Pendeford Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Erection of rear extension and re-cladding of existing external materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - Pendeford Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Non-Material amendment to planning application number 22/03472/FUL - alteration to roof design of detached garage building and inclusion of new windows, alteration to existing materials of the garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Pendeford Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Discharge of conditions 3 (Tree Protection) 4 (Root Protection) and 5 (Ground Clearance/Construction Works) associated with planning application number 22/03472/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - Buena Vista Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Conversion of existing garage to self-contained residential annexe ancillary to the main dwelling and new link extension (modification to previously approved)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Reduce to a height of about 13.5m 1no Ash protected by the Shropshire Council (Woodland at Longmeads, Ludford) TPO 2016 (Ref: SC/00277/16)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Buena Vista Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Conversion of existing garage to self-contained residential annexe ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-08-11
View full details - - Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
To remove lowest southfacing 0.5m diamter limb, remove light branchwork overhanging and epicormic at base 1no Oak tree and remove 2no 75mm diameter light branches above beech hedge of 1no Ash tree pro
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-11-18
View full details - - Buena Vista Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow SY8 4DS
Erection of single storey front and side extensions, loft conversion and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-06-08
View full details - - Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Works to trees as per schedule within the Ludlow conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-09-04
View full details - - Lower Barns House Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) and condition 4 (drainage) for planning application number 13/02795/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-10-13
View full details - - Robins Hale Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Non-material amendment to planning application number 14/01473/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2014-08-14
View full details - - Lower Barns House Lower Barns Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Erection of a replacement dwelling, double garage and store following demolition of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2013-07-15
View full details - - Broadlands Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Erection of a first floor extension to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-02-23
View full details - - Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
To fell one Douglas Fir and minor crown lift two Oak trees within Ludford Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2011-12-13
View full details - - Lower Barns Business Park Overton Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
Installation of 208 solar photovoltaic panels on a commercial building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2011-12-08
View full details - - Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DS
To carry out various works to trees within Ludford Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2009-12-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent Longmeads Lower Barns Road Ludlow Shropshire
To prune away from house 1 x Beech, and crown thin 2 x Ash trees. To remove 2 x Ash, 5 x Beech, 1 x Hawthorn and 1 x Oak to create space for the remaining trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2009-10-01
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A brief summary of Ludford in Shropshire
Ludford is a quaint village and civil parish located in south Shropshire, England, right next to the historic market town of Ludlow. Notably, the parish was partially within Herefordshire until 1895, making it an area rich in local history and potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Ludford show an average sale price of £312,642, 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 Ludford a particularly low-crime area.
Ludford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ludlow Galdeford, Ludlow, Ludlow Gravel Hill, Ludlow Steventon. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ludford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teme Bank SSSI, Temeside SSSI, River Teme SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Ludford 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 Ludford
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Ludford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ludford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ludford were tree works (10), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (36% success rate).
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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.