30 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW Data via plota.co.uk

26/03511/TCA - Works to Trees - Conservation Area Pending Consideration
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Reduce crown by max. 20 percent of 1no. Beech within Bridgnorth Conservation Area Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 14 Sept 2026
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Consultation
21 Sept 2026
Decision
Target date was 26 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Shropshire's recent tree and landscaping works.

The consultation period closed on 5 Oct 2026.

Documents 2

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF PROPOSAL Correspondence · 18 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 4

59 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: 12-14 and 18-20 St Mary's Street, Grade II, about 7 m from the postcode pin · 3 Grade II*, 54 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Bridgnorth conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Bridgnorth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 4

Last sold for £900,000 in November 2019. Detached house, freehold.

21 November 2019£900,000
20 March 2009£785,000
19 August 2005£715,000
30 June 2000£385,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area364 m² (3,918 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 10 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2021, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Other new applications on this street

14 Aug 2026Approved

30A St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW

Reduce by 20 percent 1no. Walnut tree within Bridgnorth Conservation Area

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Important details

Council
Shropshire
Application type
Works to Trees - Conservation Area
Postcode
WV16 4DW
Received
around 14 Sept 2026
Validated
14 Sept 2026
Ward
Bridgnorth Castle
Parish
Bridgnorth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 44, past Shropshire's usual 42 days for tree and landscaping works. 100% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 14 Dec 2026.

Day 4412 days to the 56-day target
79%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
478decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Shropshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Shropshire decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 supporting

Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
5 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
21 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
26 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

32 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Crown lift on west side to maintain 1m clearance from building roof of 1no. Holm Oak (T14…
24/04389/TCA
2023 Approved
Fell 3no Beech within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
23/00344/TCA
2021 Approved
Reduce height of 1No Wild Cherry by one third and reshape (T16), remove deadwood in upper…
21/00392/TCA
2020 Approved
Renewal of window sashes to front elevation with hardwood slimline double glazed units af…
20/02323/LBC
2020 Approved
To fell 1no (T4) Lawson Cypress tree, remove lower branches (as shown on photo) and deadw…
20/01769/TCA
2019 Approved
Fell 1no Holm Oak within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
19/02390/TCA
2017 Approved
Reduce height and lateral growth of crown by up to 2.5m of 1No Holme Oak tree, crown lift…
17/04514/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
29 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
EV charger
25/01181/LBC
2025
6 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Replacement of all existing windows on front elevation
25/00672/LBC
2024 Approved
8 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Removal of existing roof tiles and battens to be replaced with reclaimed tiles to match…
24/00009/LBC
2024
21A High Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DB
To reduce crown by 30 percent of 1no. Beech within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
24/00619/TCA
2024
46 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Replacement roof and door
24/00150/FUL
2024
46 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Replacement roof and door
24/00151/LBC
2023 Approved
Maple Cottage 58 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Erection of single storey extension to replace existing conservatory and internal reconfi…
23/04552/FUL
2023 Approved
Maple Cottage 58 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Erection of single storey rear extension and internal reconfigurations to replace existin…
23/04490/LBC
2023 Approved
64 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Change of Use from retail and 1No. residential dwelling to retail and 2No. dwellings, int…
23/03029/FUL
2023 Approved
64 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Change of Use from retail and 1No. residential dwelling to retail and 2No. dwellings, int…
23/03030/LBC
2023 Approved
The Croft 10 - 11 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the retention…
23/03069/FUL
2023 Approved
40 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Erection of 2No. dormer windows to front elevation
23/00877/FUL
2023 Approved
40 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Erection of 2No. dormer windows to front elevation
23/01440/LBC
2023 Refused
The Croft 10 - 11 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the retention…
22/04769/FUL
2022 Approved
28 Listley Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AW
Erection of single storey rear extension and addition of conservation sky lights
22/04841/FUL
2022 Approved
28 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Works to facilitate the replacement of 6No. windows and the front door affecting a Grade…
22/01150/LBC
2022 Approved
26 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Prune back 2No Silver Birch and reduce height by 1.8m, trim 1No Acer by 10%, trim 1No Che…
22/00248/TCA
2021 Approved
57 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Modification of 20/03333/LBC for installation of 4No dormer windows on 2 rear units to be…
21/05289/LBC
2021 Approved
60-62 St Marys Street Bridgnorth WV16 4DR
Installation of 1No plastic downpipe to the front of Block 60-62 to run down front elevat…
21/05122/LBC
2021 Approved
The Coach House 30A St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
To carry out a 20% reduction on 1no Walnut tree within Bridgnorth Conservation Area.
21/03778/TCA
2017 Approved
21 High Street Bridgnorth WV16 4BF
To crown lift 1 No. Purple Beech tree and to prune the tips of the branches overhanging t…
17/03381/TCA
2017 Approved
Former Comrades Club 27 Listley Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4AW
Conversion of former Comrades Club to create 6 residential units and conversion of outbui…
17/00036/FUL
2016 Approved
50 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DR
Remove 1 no. Ash Tree to ground level within Bridgnorth Conservation Area
16/02909/TCA
2016 Approved
9 St Marys Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4DW
Works in assocation with replacement of 3 windows with hardwood double glazed windows aff…
16/01758/LBC
2016 Approved
Majestic Cinema Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QP
Installation of 2 no. shrouded GRP 'flagpole' antennas with associated works; and electri…
16/00356/FUL
Shropshire
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#53 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Shropshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 296. Only 29% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Shropshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #179 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #136 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #53 of 296
29%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #50 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
350 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
35 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
27 decided
2,083
Total decisions
273 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.