The Answer 7 Green Lane Bomere Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 3NG

Pending 26/01435/TPO
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
SY4 3NG

Description

Crown reduce to approx. pruning points by up to 3m to maintain shape of 1no Copper Beech protected by the Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council (Bomere Heath No 3) Tree Preservation Order 2003 (Ref: SA/373)

7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#39 of 282

Shropshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #56 out of 282. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Shropshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #169 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #147 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #56 of 282
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #40 of 282
70%
Minor dwellings approved
340 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
33 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
25 decided
2,039
Total decisions
265 refused in 2025