Ludlow, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ludlow, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ludlow are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £312,642 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
1057 planning applications found near Ludlow.
- 26/02569/DIS · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Proposed Residential Development Land North Of Foldgate Farm Foldgate Lane Ludlow Shropshire
Discharge of conditions 16 (external materials), 17 (soil, vent, waste pipes, rainwater goods, flues, meter boxes, electrical fittings) and 19 (roof windows) on planning permission 19/01940/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/02317/CPL · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Oakdale Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JN
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/02278/FUL · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Honey Pot Cottage Steventon New Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1LE
Side extension to link main house with existing outbuilding including new entrance door and new pedestrian gate access onto public highway.
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/02230/LBC · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 22 Bell Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BN
Internal alteration works including changes to layout, external repair and maintenance works
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/02011/DIS · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - Budgens Upper Galdeford Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1QF
Discharge of Conditon 5 (Programme of archaeological work in accordance with the WSI) for planning application number 19/05380/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01792/FUL · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - Sandown 18 Gravel Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1QL
Replacement of existing conservatory with garden room and associated deck alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/01759/DIS · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - Proposed Residential Development Land South Of Rocks Green Ludlow Shropshire
Discharge of condition 7b (Noise Assessment) on planning permission 22/01684/REM
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Riverside 18 Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1PD
Proposed alterations and improvements.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 26 Bell Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BN
Discharge of conditions 5 (roof materials), 6 (roof details), 7 (rooflights) and 8 (joinery door) on planning permission 25/02041/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 23 Housman Crescent Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1SG
Erection of a single storey rear extension to an attached dwelling, dimensions 5 metres beyond rear wall, 3.38 metres maximum height, 2.83 metres high to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Cobb Amos 5 High Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BS
Change of use from of first and second floors to a 1No flat, with associated new internal partitions and alterations to existing modern staircase (Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E), or be
Status: Permitted | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - VisionExpress 6 - 7 High Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BS
Replacement/refurbishment of existing heritage style signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - VisionExpress 6 - 7 High Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BS
Replacement/ refurbishment of existing heritage style signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Coach House Rock Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1SF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of the Coach House as a separate dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 21 Gravel Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1QR
Fell 1no Apple within Ludlow (Gravel Hill) Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - Lloyds Bank Plc Bank House 16 Broad Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1NQ
Internal door repairs/upgrades with certain doors replaced with new designs (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 27 Broad Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1NJ
Prune back from sun house by 3m, trim regrowth from trunk and balance crown of 1no Yew within Ludlow Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 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 - - 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: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-01-07
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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 £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 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, 137 planning applications were submitted near Ludlow. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ludlow.
The average decision time of 43 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 (40), full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (23). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
57 planning appeals were lodged, of which 12 were allowed and 44 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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