Search Pontesbury planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Pontesbury · updated daily · Shropshire Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Oakwood House David Avenue Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0QBAwaiting decisionErect a single storey outbuildingReceived 26 Aug 202626/03182/FUL
- Hall Bank A488 By Cricketers Meadow Wray Drive Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0FFAwaiting decisionCrown lift over road up to 3m of 1no Oak (T1) & selectively reduce crown and remove dead wood over road of 1no Oak (T2) (See Report) protected by the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council (Hinton Lane, Hall Bank and Station Road) Tree Preservation Order 2005 (Ref: SA/404)Received 31 Jul 202626/02870/TPO
- 5 Main Road Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0RRAwaiting decisionReduce by 20% and prune back from neighbour's property by 1-2m 1no Silver Birch protected by the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council (Manor Gardens, Manor Park and Main Road, Pontesbury) Tree Preservation Order 2005 (Ref: SA/409)Received 31 Jul 202626/02867/TPO
- 58 Wray Drive Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0FFAwaiting decisionCut back overhanging branches to fence line by 4-5m of 1no Oak protected by the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council (Hinton Lane, Hall Bank and Station Road) Tree Preservation Order 2005 (Ref: SA/404)Received 5 Jun 202626/02093/TPO
- 14 Ashford Drive Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0QRAwaiting decisionCrown reduce by 30% 1no. Silver Birch (T1) protected by the SABC (South Pontesbury) Tree Preservation Order 2005 (SA/410)Received 30 Apr 202626/01595/TPO
Planning in Pontesbury
Only 2 decisions near Pontesbury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pontesbury in the last 24 months, from Shropshire Council's planning register.
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About Pontesbury
Pontesbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, located approximately eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury, with a population of 1,873 as of the 2011 census. The village lies along the A488 road, connecting Shrewsbury to Bishop's Castle, and is situated near the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The 2015 Place Plan by Shropshire Council highlights Pontesbury, along with nearby Minsterley, as key areas for development, making it an important location for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,282 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pontesbury 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 Pontesbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Pontesbury has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontesbury 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.
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In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Pontesbury.
The most common types were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).