How long do planning decisions take near Silvington?

The average planning decision time near Silvington is 2 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 Silvington?

The planning approval rate near Silvington is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Silvington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Silvington?

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Silvington, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Silvington, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

About Silvington

Silvington is a village located in Shropshire, England, and is now part of the parish of Wheathill. This former civil parish offers a unique rural setting, making it an interesting area for planning applications related to residential and community development.

District: Wheathill

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,119 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 039E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Silvington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Silvington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Silvington in Shropshire

Property prices in Silvington show an average sale price of £283,119, 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 Silvington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Silvington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Catherton Common SSSI, Hill Houses & Crumpsbrook Meadows SSSI; 4 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.

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Planning Activity in Silvington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Silvington. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 2 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Silvington.

The average decision time of 2 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Silvington were outline applications (1).

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