Ludlow, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ludlow, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · Town
About Ludlow
Ludlow is a historic market town and civil parish situated in south Shropshire, England, approximately 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford. Located along the A49 road, which bypasses the town, Ludlow lies at the confluence of the rivers Corve and Teme, making it an area of interest for various planning applications and developments.
Population: 10,041 (2021)
District: Shropshire
Website: http://www.ludlow.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
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 038I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ludlow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ludlow.
- 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 Ludlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Ludlow.
- - The Coach House 9A Corve Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DA
Re-pollard to previous pruning cuts at a height of 3-4m 1no Yew within Ludlow Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Local To Ludlow Ground Floor Shop And Cafe 4 Castle Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AT
Conversion of an existing gallery on the ground, first and second floors to residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Rickards & Son Limited 6 - 7 Bull Ring Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AE
Conversion of the first and second floor into two separate 2-bed residential apartments (Use Class C3a), including all associated building works and connection to services, use of the ground floor and
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Proposed Dwelling To The West Of Portcullis Lane Ludlow Shropshire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Bond Details), 4 (Joinery), 5 (Roof Materials), 6 (Heads and Cills), 7 (Rooflights) and 8 (Details of Exterior) on Planning Permission 24/04005/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 3 Friars Garden Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1RX
Crown reduce by max. 25% 1no. Purple Beech (T1) and fell 1no. Crab Apple (T2) within Ludlow (Galdeford) Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - White Gates St Julians Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1ET
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 1 College Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AN
Discharge of Condition 3 (Schedule and Method of Work) on Planning Permission 23/04716/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 19 Bull Ring Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AA
Conversion of vacant ground floor shop into residential flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 32 Mill Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BG
Create a bathroom on the second floor and insert conservation rooflight on rear slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Rickards & Son Limited 6 - 7 Bull Ring Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AE
Conversion of first and second floors into 2No 2-bedroom apartments (Use class C3a), including associated building works and connection to services. Use of Ground Floor and the Courtyard Building for
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Rickards & Son Limited Woods Yard Stores Wood Yard Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2PX
Change of use of existing first and second floor workshops (B2 and E Uses) to art gallery/studio, creative workshop and cafe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Hope House Childrens Hospice 17 King Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1AQ
Installation of replacement signage, a discrete CCTV camera (infra-red) to either side, repaint entrance door in same shade of burgundy, addition of dummy alarm box to left hand elevation, insertion o
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 1 Bell Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BN
Replace french doors and frame, replace and lower sill of sitting room window, part remove stud partion in bedroom, install new woodburner and stainless steel flue (painted black above roof) install n
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 124, 130 And 131 Corve Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2PG
External works to fenestrations to include formation of dormer window to north elevation, internal works and room reconfiguration to facilitate the change of use and conversion to holiday let properti
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Ludford House Ludford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1PJ
Crown reduce by 20% and thin canopy of 1no Oak within Ludlow Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Ludlow in Shropshire
Ludlow is a historic market town and civil parish situated in south Shropshire, England, approximately 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford. Located along the A49 road, which bypasses the town, Ludlow lies at the confluence of the rivers Corve and Teme, making it an area of interest for various planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 10,041 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Ludlow 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 Ludlow a particularly low-crime area.
Ludlow 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 Ludlow includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teme Bank SSSI, Temeside SSSI, River Teme SSSI. 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, Ludlow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ludlow.gov.uk/. 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 Ludlow
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Ludlow. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ludlow maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ludlow were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.