Melverley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Melverley, Shropshire.

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About Melverley

Melverley is a quaint village in Shropshire, England, located at the confluence of the River Severn and River Vyrnwy, close to the Powys hills and the Welsh border. With a population of 156 as recorded in the 2011 census, the village has successfully navigated historical flooding issues thanks to the installation of robust flood defences in the region. Now classified as a controlled flood area, water management practices allow for temporary flooding of open fields, ensuring minimal disruption for residents. Nearby, Melverley Green offers an additional rural community.

Population: 149 (2021)

District: Shropshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £239,361 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Melverley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melverley.

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 Melverley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Melverley.

- Fields Farm Melverley Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8PL
Discharge S106 agreement (94/8804)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-12-03
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A brief summary of Melverley in Shropshire

Property prices in Melverley show an average sale price of £239,361, 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 Melverley a particularly low-crime area.

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