How long do planning decisions take near Wollerton Wood?

The average planning decision time near Wollerton Wood is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wollerton Wood?

The planning approval rate near Wollerton Wood is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wollerton Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Wollerton Wood is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wollerton Wood?

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Wollerton Wood, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wollerton Wood, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wollerton Wood are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £301,549 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary constituency: Stafford
LSOA: Newcastle-under-Lyme 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wollerton Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wollerton Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wollerton Wood.

- Proposed Residential Barn Conversion North Of Wollerton Grange Farm Wood Lane Wollerton Shropshire
Application for prior approval under Part 3, Class Q of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the change of use from agricultural to form a single dwelli
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Wollerton Wood in Shropshire

Wollerton Wood is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Wollerton Wood show an average sale price of £301,549, 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 Wollerton Wood a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wollerton Wood 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 Wollerton Wood

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wollerton Wood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wollerton Wood.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wollerton Wood were outline applications (1).

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