Coalbrookdale, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coalbrookdale, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coalbrookdale are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coalbrookdale
Coalbrookdale, located in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge within the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, is a settlement renowned for its pivotal role in the history of iron ore smelting. Nestled within the civil parish of The Gorge, this area blends historical significance with its scenic surroundings, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications and developments related to heritage and tourism.
District: The Gorge
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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 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coalbrookdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coalbrookdale.
- 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 Coalbrookdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
116 planning applications found near Coalbrookdale.
- - 34 Paradise, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NP
Creation of hardsurface parking and installation of electric vehicle charging point
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-08
View full details - - Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DQ
Replacement of defective clay tile roof coverings over the link offices (Part-Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Upper Forge, Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DT
Replacement and reinstatement of 2no. lintels (Full Planning Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Upper Forge, Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DT
Replacement and reinstatement of 2no. lintels (Listed Building Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 24 Paradise, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NP
Excavation of existing front garden, installation of 2no. retaining walls and creation of driveway, following removal of front retaining wall (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 1 Mill Cottages, School Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EA
Repairs to roof using existing clay tile and matched replacements
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Old School House, School Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DZ
Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of a detached garage (Listed Building Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Old School House, School Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DZ
Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of a detached garage (Full Planning Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Mill Cottages, School Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF8 7EA
Amendment to TA/2025/1460
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Holly House, 3 Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DT
Felling of 6no. Ash trees (G1), 1no. Birch tree (T3), hedgerow of 4no. Conifer trees (T1), and crown reduction of up to 4m to a Sycamore tree (T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Holly House, 3 Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DT
Felling of 6no. Ash trees (G1), 1no. Birch tree (T3), hedgerow of ()no. Conifer trees (T1), and crown reduction of up to 4m to a Sycamore tree (T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 11 Strethill Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EY
Erection of a part single part 2 storey side and rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory and part conversion of loft space to habitable space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 26 Church Road, Coalbrookdale, TELFORD, TF8 7NS
Replacement of 1no. front door (Listed Building Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 26 Church Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NS
Replacement of 1no. front door (Full Planning Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 2 Woodview, Woodside, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EB
Replacement of 1no. timber door and surround **AMENDED DESCRIPTION & AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED**
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 2 Woodview, Woodside, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EB
**LISTED BUILDING** Replacement of exisiting front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 2 Woodview, Woodside, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EB
Replacement of 1no. timber front door and surround with 1no. composite UpVC door with timber clad aluminium toplight and sidelight surround
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Museum Of Iron, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF8 7DQ
The works comprise: Stripping of 9 no. roof pitches, replacement F1 Felt and Battens. Refixing of existing tiles to 6 no. roof pitches. New Marley Hawkins Staffordshire Blue Roof Tiles to be fixed to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Dale House, 27 Darby Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EL
Listed Building application for the replacement of roof tiles (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Dale House, 27 Darby Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7EL
Full planning application for the replacement of roof tiles (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Coalbrookdale in Shropshire
Coalbrookdale, located in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge within the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, is a settlement renowned for its pivotal role in the history of iron ore smelting. Nestled within the civil parish of The Gorge, this area blends historical significance with its scenic surroundings, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications and developments related to heritage and tourism. It sits within the The Gorge district.
Property prices in Coalbrookdale 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 Coalbrookdale a particularly low-crime area.
Coalbrookdale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Severn Gorge, Broseley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Coalbrookdale includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tick Wood and Benthall Edge SSSI, Lydebrook Dingle SSSI, Lincoln Hill SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coalbrookdale 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.
Planning Activity in Coalbrookdale
In the last 24 months, 125 planning applications were submitted near Coalbrookdale. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Coalbrookdale.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coalbrookdale were full planning applications (51), tree works (34), listed building and heritage (20). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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