How long do planning decisions take near Dawley Bank?

The average planning decision time near Dawley Bank is 62 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 Dawley Bank?

The planning approval rate near Dawley Bank is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dawley Bank?

The most common type of planning application near Dawley Bank is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dawley Bank?

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Dawley Bank, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dawley Bank, Shropshire.

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About Dawley Bank

Dawley Bank, a former mining village, is now a suburb of Telford located within the borough of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. As part of the civil parish of Lawley and Overdale, it presents various planning opportunities reflective of its evolving community and historical background.

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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 025A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dawley Bank.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dawley Bank.

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 Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Dawley Bank.

- Nuholme, Park Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2BG
Creation of a new access and installation of a sliding gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-17
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- The Wrekin View, Milners Lane, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2JH
Erection of 1no. pergola, 1no. timber arbours, cladding of existing porch, installation of 2m high posts to support festoon lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-04
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- The Bungalow, Grange Farm Rise, Dawley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2EZ
Increase roof height to provide first floor accommodation and installation of 6no. roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-07
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- Land adjacent Works Bungalow, Baptist Avenue, Malinslee, Telford, Shropshire
Erection of 30no. dwellings, accessed via Baptiste Avenue, with associated car parking, landscaping and enabling works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Dawley Bank in Shropshire

Property prices in Dawley Bank 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 Bank a particularly low-crime area.

Dawley Bank 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.

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Planning Activity in Dawley Bank

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Dawley Bank. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Bank.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Dawley Bank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dawley Bank were full planning applications (15), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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