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Planning in Great Bolas

No decisions near Great Bolas in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Great Bolas

Great Bolas, also known as Bolas Magna, is a charming village located in the civil parish of Waters Upton within the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England. Nestled at the confluence of the River Tern and the smaller River Meese, it lies approximately eight miles north of Telford and northwest of Newport. The village is close to the hamlet of Little Bolas to the west and the former township of Meeson, situated south of the River Meese, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 320. It sits within the Waters Upton district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Bolas 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 (May 2026). This makes Great Bolas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Bolas 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 Great Bolas, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Great Bolas.

The most common types were full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Bolas?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Great Bolas.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Bolas?
The most common type of planning application near Great Bolas is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Bolas?
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