How long do planning decisions take near Woolstaston?

The average planning decision time near Woolstaston is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolstaston?

The most common type of planning application near Woolstaston is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolstaston?

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Woolstaston, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolstaston, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

About Woolstaston

Woolstaston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Shropshire, England, positioned south of Shrewsbury and north of Church Stretton. Its tranquil setting and rural charm make it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a unique blend of countryside living and accessibility to nearby towns.

Population: 57 (2021)

District: Shropshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £409,058 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 028B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woolstaston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woolstaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Woolstaston in Shropshire

Property prices in Woolstaston show an average sale price of £409,058, 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 Woolstaston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woolstaston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Long Mynd SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Woolstaston

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Woolstaston. The average decision time was 24 days.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woolstaston were discharge of conditions (1).

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