Onibury, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Onibury, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Onibury
Onibury is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the River Onny in southern Shropshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of the historic market town of Ludlow. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 309 (2021)
District: Shropshire
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Onibury.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 036C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Onibury.
- 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 Onibury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Onibury.
- - Properties At Onibury Farm Onibury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9AW
Replacement guttering
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Onibury in Shropshire
Onibury is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the River Onny in southern Shropshire, approximately 4 miles northwest of the historic market town of Ludlow. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 309 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Onibury a particularly low-crime area.
Onibury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Onibury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Onibury includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. 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, Onibury 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.
Planning Activity in Onibury
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Onibury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Onibury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Onibury were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wootton planning applications
- Walton planning applications
- Whittytree planning applications
- Duxmoor planning applications
- Bache planning applications
- Norton planning applications
- Aldon planning applications
- Vernolds Common planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.