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Planning in Melverley

No decisions near Melverley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 149 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.

Property prices in Melverley show an average sale price of £246,138, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melverley 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 Melverley 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, Melverley 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.

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 Melverley, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Melverley.

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In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Melverley.
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