Whitchurch and surrounding area
The Whitchurch place plan area contains the market town of Whitchurch and rural settlements Ash, Ighfield and Calverhall, Prees, Tilstock and Prees Heath.
Whitchurch is the northernmost town in Shropshire located on the border of Cheshire and Wales. It has been inhabited since Roman times and is a thriving market town, with many buildings dating from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times.
The town has good transport links, with access to the A49 and A41, a railway station and the Whitchurch arm of the Llangollen Canal close by.
Whitchurch is the sixth largest town in Shropshire by population.
For up-to-date area profile and census information, please take a look at our Whitchurch profile.
Place plans were developed to include a main centre (often a market town) and its surrounding smaller towns, villages and rural hinterland. These areas are recognised in the local plan as functioning geographical areas, with strong linkages to and from the main town and the wider area.
The Whitchurch and Surrounding Area Place Plan covers the area identified on the map on this page. It summarises and prioritises the local infrastructure needs which are required to support the sustainable development of the area, and identifies the wider investment needs to assist delivery of the community’s vision and aspirations.
Supporting information
Whitchurch projects
Completed projects
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Data and information review
The infrastructure project list is based on information submitted to us by town and parish councils in each place plan area. This information is then tested against data held by us, and further informed by consultation with a range of infrastructure providers.
By gathering this information, we've been able to understand more clearly the needs of each place plan area and use this information to make some difficult decisions about prioritisation of projects.