Whitcot, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitcot, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £354,884 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
- LSOA: Shropshire 030B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitcot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitcot.
- 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 Whitcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Whitcot.
- - Barn Conversion East Of The Firs Whitcot Shropshire SY9 5EB
Erection of extension to partially converted barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2017-08-09
View full details - - Criftin Cottage Whitcot Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5ED
Erection of a part single part two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-10-27
View full details - - Criftin Cottage Whitcot Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5ED
Erection of a part single part two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-05-20
View full details - - The Firs Whitcot Norbury Shropshire SY9 5EB
Non-material amendments to planning permission No. 11/04836/FUL (provision of third bedroom in place of approved car port, plus other alterations to internal layout and changes to fenestration)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-03-14
View full details - - The Firs Whitcot Norbury Shropshire SY9 5EB
Renewal of extant planning permission No. SS/1/08/20369/F for conversion of agricultural building into dwelling and installation of septic tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2011-10-24
View full details - - Whitcott Farm Norbury Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5EB
Erection of an agricultural building (for storage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2009-08-03
View full details - - Criftin Farm Wentnor Shropshire SY9 5ED
Variation of Condition 6 of planning permission SS/1/3037/P/ dated 10th December, 1992 to permit part demolition
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2008-08-12
View full details - - Whitcott Smithy Whitcot Norbury Shropshire SY9 5EB
Erection of a domestic garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2008-07-08
View full details - - The Firs Whitcot Norbury Shropshire SY9 5EB
Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling; installation of a septic tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2008-02-01
View full details - - The Firs Farm Whitcot Norbury Bishops Castle Shropshire sy9 5eb
Change of use of agricultural building to form residential annex to The Firs House and installation of a septic tank (delegated matter)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2007-09-24
View full details - - Os Field No. 5361 Whitcot Norbury Bishop's Castle Shropshire.
Erection of a dwelling. (Re-advertised - amended plans).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2004-04-27
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A brief summary of Whitcot in Shropshire
Whitcot is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.
Property prices in Whitcot show an average sale price of £354,884, 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 Whitcot a particularly low-crime area.
Whitcot has one conservation area within its boundaries: Norbury. 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 Whitcot includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. 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, Whitcot 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 Whitcot
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Whitcot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitcot may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitcot were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- 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.