Proposed Affordable Housing Exception Site West Of Merrington Road Bomere Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire

Pending 26/01561/AMP
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
SY4 3PS

Description

Non Material Amendment for timber edge bark mulch path added for access to adjoining field between LAP Area and Plot 9, existing kissing gate and bin to stay in place, location of access gate to rear garden of plot 11 changed as per installation on site, location of path to rear garden of plot 18 changed as per installation on site, additional fencing annotated on plan showing height variance between 1.8 and 2.2m close board fencing from side of Plot 15 to Plot 16 as per installation on site, addition of filter strip to gardens as per installation on site to planning permission 23/02934/FUL

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