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House prices in Telford and Wrekin Council: average £226,893, +3.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Telford and Wrekin Council received?
Telford and Wrekin Council received 1,200 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Telford and Wrekin Council take to decide applications?
Telford and Wrekin Council takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Telford and Wrekin Council?
Telford and Wrekin Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Telford and Wrekin Council?
Submit your representation to Telford and Wrekin Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Telford and Wrekin Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Telford and Wrekin Council planning decision?
Yes. If Telford and Wrekin Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 354 appeals were lodged against Telford and Wrekin Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Telford and Wrekin Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Telford and Wrekin Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Telford and Wrekin Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Telford and Wrekin Council serves as the local authority for Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. Established in 1974 as The Wrekin District Council, it transitioned to a unitary authority in 1998, allowing it to manage both district and county functions independently from Shropshire Council. This unique status makes it a key player in local planning applications and community development within the area. The council is currently led by Lee Carter (Labour), who has held the position since 18 July 2024. David Sidaway serves as Chief Executive since January 2020. The council comprises 54 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 143 towns and villages, including Newport and Telford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Telford and Wrekin Council received 1,200 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (594), tree works (108), outline applications (91). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

354 planning appeals were lodged against Telford and Wrekin Council decisions, of which 78 were allowed and 179 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Telford and Wrekin Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Telford and Wrekin Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.