Moreton Hall Farm Moreton Say Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3RS Data via plota.co.uk

26/02300/AG1 - Agri Prior Approval Notification Decided

Proposal

Construction of an agricultural reservoir and all associated works Why necessary for agriculture: The proposed reservoir is intended to improve the long-term security and resilience of water supply across the holding, supporting the ongoing operation of the dairy farm and the wider agricultural business. The proposal seeks to utilise an on-farm reservoir to capture and store water during wetter periods of the year, reducing reliance on summer abstraction and ensuring a more reliable water supply during periods when demand is highest. Why designed for agriculture: The proposed reservoir is intended to improve the long-term security and resilience of water supply across the holding, supporting the ongoing operation of the dairy farm and the wider agricultural business. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Jun 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
8 Jul 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 9 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Shropshire
Application type
Agri Prior Approval Notification
Postcode
TF9 3RS
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Prees
Parish
Moreton Say
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Halls Holdings Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 9 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15015072
Env. assessment
No
Shropshire
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#53 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 performance
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