Wotherton, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wotherton, Shropshire.

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About Wotherton

Wotherton is a quaint hamlet located in west Shropshire, near the Welsh border, and falls within the civil parish of Chirbury with Brompton. The name Wotherton, recorded in the Domesday Book, translates to "settlement at a woodland ford," reflecting its picturesque setting where the village road crosses a small stream. This charming locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications, particularly in relation to its historical significance and rural development potential.

District: Chirbury with Brompton

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Powys
• Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
• LSOA: Powys 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wotherton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Wotherton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wotherton.

1. - Forests And Land To The South Of Wotherton Shropshire
   Proposed improvement and upgrading of existing forestry tracks.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2022-08-08
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2. - Wotherton Hall Farm Wotherton Chirbury Shropshire SY15 6BT
   Installation of small scale anaerobic digester (AD) and associated infrastructure to include removal of an existing farm building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2016-01-04
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3. - Woodmoor Farm Chirbury Shropshire SY15 6BT
   Erection of agricultural storage building
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2012-08-15
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4. - The Old Winding House Wotherton Shropshire SY15 6BT
   Discharge of Condition No. 4 on Planning Permission Ref: 10/00394 re contamination of soil for the erection of two storey extension to rear elevation
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2010-10-04
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A brief summary of Wotherton in Shropshire

Wotherton is a quaint hamlet located in west Shropshire, near the Welsh border, and falls within the civil parish of Chirbury with Brompton. The name Wotherton, recorded in the Domesday Book, translates to "settlement at a woodland ford," reflecting its picturesque setting where the village road crosses a small stream. This charming locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications, particularly in relation to its historical significance and rural development potential. It sits within the Chirbury with Brompton district.

Property prices in Wotherton show an average sale price of £303,422, 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 Wotherton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wotherton includes 5 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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