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Planning in Market Drayton

Only 1 decision near Market Drayton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Market Drayton in the last 24 months, from Shropshire Council's planning register.

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About Market Drayton

Market Drayton, a charming market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, is situated along the River Tern and near the borders of Cheshire and Staffordshire. Positioned between several key towns, including Whitchurch and Nantwich, it features access to the Shropshire Union Canal and is conveniently bypassed by the A53 road, making it an important location for potential planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 12,588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.

Property prices in Market Drayton show an average sale price of £301,549, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Market Drayton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Market Drayton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Market Drayton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.marketdrayton.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Market Drayton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Market Drayton.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Market Drayton?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Market Drayton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Market Drayton?
The most common type of planning application near Market Drayton is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Market Drayton?
You can search and track planning applications near Market Drayton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.