Blists Hill, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blists Hill, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Blists Hill
Blists Hill Victorian Town, situated in Madeley within Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, is an open-air museum that vividly recreates the atmosphere of a late 19th to early 20th-century Victorian town. As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, this attraction offers insights into the region's industrial heritage, making it a key point of interest for those researching planning applications related to heritage and tourism in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,435 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Telford and Wrekin
- Parliamentary constituency: Telford
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blists Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blists Hill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Blists Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Blists Hill.
- - The Hazie Hill Cottage, Coalport Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5DS
Installation of new fencing and gates around the boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Telford Hotel And Golf Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4DT
Installation of 11no. TrackMan golf driving bays unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 20 St Michaels Close, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5SD
Erection of a two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 20 St Michaels Close, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5SD
Erection of a 2no. storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Blists Hill in Shropshire
Blists Hill Victorian Town, situated in Madeley within Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, is an open-air museum that vividly recreates the atmosphere of a late 19th to early 20th-century Victorian town. As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, this attraction offers insights into the region's industrial heritage, making it a key point of interest for those researching planning applications related to heritage and tourism in the area.
Property prices in Blists Hill show an average sale price of £342,435, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blists Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Blists Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Severn Gorge. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blists Hill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Blists Hill
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Blists Hill. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blists Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blists Hill were full planning applications (17), outline applications (6), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.