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Planning in Blists Hill

Approved
95%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blists Hill in the last 24 months, from Telford and Wrekin Council's planning register.

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Around Blists Hill

Postcode districts

TF7 24 applications in the last 12 monthsTF8 84 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Telford and Wrekin Council

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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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blists Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blists Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Blists Hill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blists Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Blists Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Blists Hill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (4), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blists Hill?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Blists Hill. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Blists Hill?
The average planning decision time near Blists Hill is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Blists Hill?
The planning approval rate near Blists Hill is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blists Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Blists Hill is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blists Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Blists Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.