Westbury, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westbury, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westbury are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westbury
Westbury is a village and parish in Shropshire, England, situated 8 miles west of Shrewsbury and near the Wales-England border. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Caus Forest, Lake, and Yockleton, with a population of 1,352 recorded in the 2011 census. In 2005, Westbury expanded by incorporating half of the former Wollaston parish, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,380 (2021) · Area: 15.0 km²
District: Shropshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,520 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Shrewsbury
- LSOA: Shropshire 026B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westbury.
- 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 Westbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
149 planning applications found near Westbury.
- - 4 Rural Cottages Shrewsbury Road Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QT
Single storey side extension and associated alterations following demolition of existing open sided garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Old Rectory Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Reduce crowns by 40 percent of 2no. Yews within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - School House Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Change of use of the School House from Use Class C3 to Use Class F1, the provision of education
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Nigel Farr Farm Services Westbury Limited Garage And Premises Shrewsbury Road Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QP
Outline application for the erection of 5No dwellings following demolition of existing building, alterations to existing vehicular access, ancillary works (to include access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Site North Of Shrewsbury Road Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire
Residential development of 30no dwellings and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 2 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) relating to Planning Permission 24/03848/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 2 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
Erection of detached garage/car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - Primrose Cottage Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Crown reduce by 25% and thin by 10% 1no Silver Birch & crown reduce and thin by 20% 1no Copper Beech within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Hermitage Farm Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Building works proposed to include construction of a low brick wall, replacement of windows and internal alterations affecting a grade II listed building (amendment to 23/00682/LBC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - 12 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
Crown reduce by 30%, thin by 15% and reshape 1no Copper Beech within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - Hermitage Farm Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Discharge of conditions 3-10 of 23/00682/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Dingley Dell Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
To reduce height of 4no. Conifers by approx. 35 percent within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-06-19
View full details - - 4 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
To crown lift 1no. Maple (T1) and 1no. Sycamore (T2) to 6ft above ground level and to reduce both trees to 25ft high and 20ft wide within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - Haulfryn Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9BX
Demolition and replacement of existing front extension and installation of dormer windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2023-01-16
View full details - - No.s 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 And 12 Hinwood Road Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QU
Installation of external cladding to front, side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - 10 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
To fell 1no. Field Maple within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-12-01
View full details - - 7 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) on Planning Permission 21/05037/FUL for the conversion of garage to living accommodation and first floor extension to side
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-02-04
View full details - - Hall Farm Brook Adj. 1 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QL
Prune back branches overhanging property by approx. 4m of 4no Sycamores within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-09-24
View full details - - 7 Hermitage Close Westbury Shrewsbury SY5 9QL
Erection of garden room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-06-24
View full details - - The Shrubbery Westbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9QX
Reduce by 50% and reshape 1no Holly within Westbury Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2021-06-17
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A brief summary of Westbury in Shropshire
Westbury is a village and parish in Shropshire, England, situated 8 miles west of Shrewsbury and near the Wales-England border. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Caus Forest, Lake, and Yockleton, with a population of 1,352 recorded in the 2011 census. In 2005, Westbury expanded by incorporating half of the former Wollaston parish, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,380 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Shropshire district.
Westbury covers an area of approximately 15.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Westbury show an average sale price of £296,520, 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 Westbury a particularly low-crime area.
Westbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westbury. 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 Westbury includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Westbury 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 Westbury
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Westbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westbury were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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