Upper Battlefield, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Battlefield, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Battlefield are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Battlefield
Upper Battlefield is a quaint village in Shropshire, England, known for its historical significance linked to the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury. This charming location presents potential for planning applications aimed at preserving its heritage while accommodating modern development.
District: Astley
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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: North Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Battlefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Battlefield.
- 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 Upper Battlefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Upper Battlefield.
- - Wildwood Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4AA
Erection of a rear extension, construction of a new porch, and loft conversion with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop And Exhibition Centre Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of 4No. electrical upstands and associated power unit for recharging vehicles as per the GPDO Schedule 2, Part 2, Class E
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop And Exhibition Centre Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Proposal for the upgrade of two existing EV chargers and the installation of three feeder pillars, one lamppost and CCTV to support EV charging infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Battlefield 1403 Farm Shop And Exhibition Centre Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of Battlefield 1403. Two parking spaces will be created within the grassed area on site and will become EV charging bay
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-01-18
View full details - - Battlefield 1403 Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (existing use) for the installation of biomass heating system with 60 kilowatt thermal capacity and installation of associated roof mounted flue (er
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2020-06-22
View full details - - Halls Holdings House Bowmen Way Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DR
Erection of store building for the use of Auction Department
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2019-01-09
View full details - - Land North Of Battlefield Roundabout Shrewsbury Shropshire
Construction of wetland and attenuation pond to alleviate flooding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2018-02-09
View full details - - Halls Holdings House Bowmen Way Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DR
Erection of store building for the use of Auction Department
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-11-10
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Amendments to Planning Application SA/09/0288/F for the conversion of traditional farm building and erection of a timber framed glass link extension to provide two classrooms with function room and st
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2015-07-30
View full details - - Halls Holdings House Bowmen Way Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DR
Application for Non Material Amendment following grant of planning permission ref. 10/05643/FUL to amend glazed entrance, additional escape doors, window to stair well North East Elevation, spandrel p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2013-01-08
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Samples of external materials) attached to planning ref. 10/00057/FUL. Erection of a steel framed building to accommodate cold store/cutting room
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-10-04
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DB
Extension to existing office and modifications to existing bottle store and staff room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-09-07
View full details - - Shrewsbury Auction Centre Bowmen Way Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DR
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) and 4 (Landscaping Scheme) attached to planning permission 10/05643/FUL - Construction of a fine art and general sale auction room, storage and offices in
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-07-16
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DB
Discharge of conditions 3 (Samples of external materials), 5 (Windows and doors), 7 (External rainwater goods) and 8 (Rainwater goods, soil and vent pipes, waste pipes, boiler flues, vent terminals, m
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2011-11-24
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Upper Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 (External materials, means of enclosure and landscaping) attached to planning ref. 10/03809/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2010-11-23
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Upper Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Change of use of land from agriculture to a falconry centre including the siting of a log cabin and the erection of a lean-to building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2010-09-03
View full details - - Street Record Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire
Removal of 442 metres of hedgerow on land between Upper Astley Sewage Treatment Works and the A49 north of Battlefield roundabout
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2010-08-27
View full details - - Shrewsbury Livestock Market Bowmen Way Battlefield Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DR
Variation of condition number 3 attached to planning permission 05/1574/VAR to allow the use of the site for the sale of agricultural vehicles and machinery
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2010-07-27
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3DB
Conversion of traditional farm building and erection of a timber framed glass link extension to provide two classrooms with function room and store and additional accommodation for existing cafe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2009-03-19
View full details - - Battlefield Farm Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire
Erect & display two non-illuminated road signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2008-01-31
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A brief summary of Upper Battlefield in Shropshire
Upper Battlefield is a quaint village in Shropshire, England, known for its historical significance linked to the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury. This charming location presents potential for planning applications aimed at preserving its heritage while accommodating modern development. It sits within the Astley district.
Property prices in Upper Battlefield 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 Upper Battlefield a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Battlefield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Harlescott. 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 Upper Battlefield includes 5 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, Upper Battlefield 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 Upper Battlefield
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Battlefield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Battlefield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Battlefield were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Battlefield planning applications
- Astley planning applications
- Broadoak planning applications
- Harlescott planning applications
- Albrighton planning applications
- Upper Astley planning applications
- Preston Gubbals planning applications
- Ebreywood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.