How long do planning decisions take near Pontesbury Hill?

The average planning decision time near Pontesbury Hill is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Pontesbury Hill?

The planning approval rate near Pontesbury Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pontesbury Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Pontesbury Hill is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pontesbury Hill?

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Pontesbury Hill, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pontesbury Hill, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Pontesbury Hill are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £305,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
LSOA: Shropshire 026A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pontesbury Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pontesbury Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Pontesbury Hill.

- The Old Rectory (land Adjoining) Pontesbury Nr Shrewsbury
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Retaining Walls), 11 (Access Construction Details), 12 (Access Details), 13 (Parking and Turning Areas) and 16 (Landscaping) on Planning Permission SA/07/1046/RM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-02
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- Dingle Bungalow Pontesbury Hill Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0YN
Discharge of conditions 3 (wire netting), 6 (visibility splay) and 8 (package treatment plant) on planning permission 21/05781/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-02-05
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- Lohannes Pontesbury Hill Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0YJ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landfill Gas) attached to planning consent 14/02981/OUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Plot Adjacent Waverley Cottage Pontesbury Hill Road Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Gas Risk Assessment), 5 (Drainage), 6 (Bat and Bird Boxes), 7 (Lighting), 9 (CMS) and 10 (Tree Protection Plan) attached to planning consent 22/05217/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Pontesbury Hill in Shropshire

Pontesbury Hill is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Pontesbury Hill show an average sale price of £305,610, 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 Pontesbury Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pontesbury Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Earl's Hill & Habberley Valley SSSI, Granham's Moor Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in Pontesbury Hill

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Pontesbury Hill. 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 Pontesbury Hill 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 Pontesbury Hill were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

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