Wolverley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wolverley, Shropshire.

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About Wolverley

Wolverley is a charming village located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, and forms a civil parish alongside the nearby village of Cookley. Situated just 2 miles north of Kidderminster, it boasts scenic riverside views along the River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. As of the 2001 census, Wolverley had a population of 2,096 and has historically been referred to as "Overley." This village offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.

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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 013A

Crime Statistics

6 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wolverley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wolverley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wolverley.

- Holiday Let Accommodation At Holly Farm Wolverley Wem Shropshire SY4 5NQ
Conversion of outbuilding to single dwellinghouse for use as a holiday let (retrospective application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2024-03-25
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A brief summary of Wolverley in Shropshire

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

There were 6 crimes reported in the Wolverley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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