Dawley, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dawley, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Dawley
Dawley is a historic civil parish and former mining town located within the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, it was initially slated to be the focal point of the 'Dawley New Town' project in 1963, which ultimately evolved into what is now Telford. The town is comprised of two distinct areas: Dawley Magna and Little Dawley, making it an intriguing site for planning applications given its rich history and ongoing development potential.
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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 025C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dawley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dawley.
- 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 Dawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Dawley.
- - 55 King Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2AG
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to children’s residential care home (Use Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 34 Ardern Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2AN
Application under Section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported housing unit (Class C3(b))
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 28 Station Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NW
Erection of a single storey side extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2ES
Installation of 1no. digital display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 48 Ardern Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2AN
Erection of an attached single storey garage and store room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 53 High Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2EX
Installation of 2no. fascia signs and 1no. hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Eskdale, George Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3AA
Proposed 2no. storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 51 Gloucester Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2HX
Installation of 1no. tower mounted radio antenna at a minimum height of 6m and maximum height of 9m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - , TF4 3DL
Discharge of condition 5 on TWC/2024/0031
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 48 Ardern Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF4 2AN
Replace existing garage for larger garage/storage workshop with a width of 6.8 meters and a length of 8.1 meters.Add a rear extension with a width of 5.8 meters and length of 4 meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-16
View full details - - 48 Ardern Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2AN
Increase of height and size to garage and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-09
View full details - - The Bungalow, Upper Pool Hill, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3AN
Application under section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development for Childrens residential care home (C2 Use Class)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - , TF4 3DL
Discharge of condition 5 on TWC/2024/0031
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 6 New Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JR
Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6.0m in length, 3.2m in height and 2.3m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - The Bungalow, 49 High Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2EX
Application under Section 191 for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 4 High Street, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2ET
Installation of a replacement roof (Retrospective) ****AMENDED DESCRIPTION**** ****ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED****
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 37 Finger Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JY
Erection of a single storey annexe in the rear garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Dawley in Shropshire
Dawley is a historic civil parish and former mining town located within the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, it was initially slated to be the focal point of the 'Dawley New Town' project in 1963, which ultimately evolved into what is now Telford. The town is comprised of two distinct areas: Dawley Magna and Little Dawley, making it an intriguing site for planning applications given its rich history and ongoing development potential.
Property prices in Dawley 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 Dawley a particularly low-crime area.
Dawley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsehay and Spring Village. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dawley 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 Dawley
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Dawley. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dawley.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Dawley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dawley were full planning applications (19), outline applications (4), advertising consent (2). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.