Market Drayton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Market Drayton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Market Drayton are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 12,588 (2021)
District: Shropshire
Website: http://www.marketdrayton.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,044 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
- LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Market Drayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Market Drayton.
- 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 Market Drayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Market Drayton.
- 26/02138/DIS · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Grove School Stafford Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HF
Discharge of Condition 8 (Bat and Bird Boxes) relating to Planning Permission 26/00280/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/02085/DIS · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Grove School Stafford Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HF
Discharge of Condition 5 (Tree Planting) of planning permission 26/00280/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/02024/ADV · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - The Crown 1 Stafford Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HX
Signage to include: Projecting sign, new house name letters, signwriting and an amenity board x 2
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/01727/AMP · Validated: Fri 08 May 2026 - 74 Smithfield Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1EJ
Non Material Amendment to planning application 25/04269/FUL - Removal of flat roof in the middle of the rear extension and replacement with pitched roof and change the dimensions of the proposed garag
Status: Undecided | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Land Rear Of Ingleborough View Station Road Hornby Lancashire
Discharge of condition 3 (materials specification) on approved application 24/00597/VCN
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lancaster | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 55 Cheshire Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1PN
Internally illuminated 1No fascia sign, 1No projecting sign, 1No suspended directory of services and 1No suspended window poster, non illuminated 1No Graphic vinyl, 1No Pressed metal cover plate sign,
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Site Of Universal House Milton Drive Market Drayton Shropshire
Discharge of Condition 9 (Water Vole Survey) relating to Planning Permission 23/04420/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Site Of Universal House Milton Drive Market Drayton Shropshire
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Site Investigations), 9 (Water Vole Inspection), 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 16 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and 17 (Travel Plan) relating to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 18 Milton Drive Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3SP
Non material amendment for new brickwork to hallway extenion to be externally finished with white render and new boarding to dormer windows to be grey relating to Planning Permission 24/02229/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - National Westminster Bank Plc 42 Cheshire Street Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1PG
Installation of replacement ATM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 18 Milton Drive Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3SP
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 9 Milton Drive Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3SP
Works to trees (See Schedule) protected by The Salop County Council (Adderley Road, Market Drayton) TPO 1970 (Ref: NS/00022/70)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Market Drayton in Shropshire
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 £353,044, 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 Market Drayton a particularly low-crime area.
Market Drayton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Market Drayton, Shropshire Union Canal, Tyrley, Market Drayton Canal Basin. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Market Drayton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.marketdrayton.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 Market Drayton
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Market Drayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Market Drayton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Market Drayton were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.