Search Wem planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wem · updated daily · Shropshire Council
- Love Lane Works Love Lane Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5QPAwaiting decisionApplication for prior notification under Schedule 2 Part 11 Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 for the demolition of redundant industrial unitsReceived 29 Oct 202626/04050/DEM
- 37B High Street Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5DGAwaiting decisionExternal roof renovationsReceived 27 Oct 202626/04047/LBC
- 8 Summerfield Road Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5BWAwaiting decisionApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for erection of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing outhouse.Received 26 Oct 202626/04036/CPL
- Proposed Residential Development Land West Of Lowe Hill Road Wem ShropshireAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to planning permission 26/02238/VAR to remove the hedgerow around the visit parking bays to leave just knee railReceived 15 Oct 202626/03882/AMP
- 6 - 12 Leek Street Wem Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 5EPAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 1 (Construction Management Traffic Plan) and 3 (Bat and Bird Boxes) relating to Planning Permission 26/03118/PA3MAReceived 9 Oct 202626/03804/DIS
Planning in Wem
Only 2 decisions near Wem in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wem in the last 24 months, from Shropshire Council's planning register.
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SY4 252 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Wem show an average sale price of £305,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wem area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wem a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wem 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wem, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Wem.
The most common types were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.