Tong, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tong, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tong are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tong
Tong is a quaint village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, situated near the borders of Staffordshire. Positioned between Shifnal, Newport, and Brewood, it benefits from proximity to junction 3 of the M54 motorway and the A41 road. With a population of 243 recorded in the 2011 census, Tong is also close to the scenic Weston Park and the village of Weston-under-Lizard, making it an attractive area for planning applications.
Population: 255 (2021)
District: Shropshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £309,949 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: The Wrekin
- LSOA: Shropshire 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tong.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tong.
- 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 Tong based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Tong.
- - Tong House Newport Road Tong Village Shifnal Shropshire TF11 8PW
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Material and finishes) for planning application number 22/00928/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Tong in Shropshire
Tong is a quaint village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, situated near the borders of Staffordshire. Positioned between Shifnal, Newport, and Brewood, it benefits from proximity to junction 3 of the M54 motorway and the A41 road. With a population of 243 recorded in the 2011 census, Tong is also close to the scenic Weston Park and the village of Weston-under-Lizard, making it an attractive area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 255 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Property prices in Tong show an average sale price of £309,949, 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 Tong a particularly low-crime area.
Tong has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Weston-under-Lizard, Tong. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Tong includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Tong 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 Tong
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tong.
The most common application types near Tong were discharge of conditions (1).
Nearby Towns
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