What types of planning applications are most common near Wem?

The most common type of planning application near Wem is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Wem, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wem, Shropshire.

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About Wem

Wem is a market town located in the civil parish of Wem Urban, Shropshire, situated 9 miles north of Shrewsbury and 9 miles south of Whitchurch. Known for its historical significance and community amenities, Wem presents a variety of opportunities for planning applications, making it an important area for development in Shropshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 013C

Crime Statistics

35 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
anti-social-behaviour: 9
shoplifting: 3
public-order: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wem.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wem based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wem.

- 45 New Street Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5AE
Installation of 12no Solar Panels, 6 of which will be on the rear facing roof and 6 will have to be on the front facing roof, facing the street.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-30
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- 7 Windmill Meadow Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5YH
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension and associated alterations following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Wem in Shropshire

Property prices in Wem show an average sale price of £284,715, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wem area recorded 35 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Wem has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tilley, Wem. 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.

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Planning Activity in Wem

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wem.

The most common application types near Wem were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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