Upper Battlefield, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Battlefield, Shropshire.

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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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Area Information

• Admin district: Shropshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
• LSOA: Shropshire 014D

Crime Statistics

9 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• anti-social-behaviour: 6
• violent-crime: 2
• criminal-damage-arson: 1

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

2 planning applications found near Upper Battlefield.

1. - 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
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2. - Ivy Cottage Battlefield Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4AA
   Erection of Single Storey Rear and Side Extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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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.

There were 9 crimes reported in the Upper Battlefield area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Battlefield.

The most common application types near Upper Battlefield were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Battlefield planning applications
• Astley planning applications
• Harlescott planning applications
• Haston planning applications
• Broadoak planning applications
• Ditherington planning applications
• Hadnall planning applications
• Upper Astley planning applications

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• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• 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.