Great Bolas, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Bolas, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Bolas are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 320

District: Waters Upton

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Area Information

• Admin district: Telford and Wrekin
• Parliamentary constituency: The Wrekin
• LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Bolas.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bolas.

• 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 Great Bolas based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Bolas.

1. - 36a, Great Bolas, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6PQ
   Erection of a replacement porch and two storey rear extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-01
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2. - 36A Great Bolas, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6PQ
   Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension and installation of a heat exchange system ****AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED**** ****AMENDED DESCRIPTION****
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-01
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A brief summary of Great Bolas in Shropshire

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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Bolas a particularly low-crime area.

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.

Planning Activity in Great Bolas

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Great Bolas.

The most common application types near Great Bolas were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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• Cold Hatton Heath planning applications
• Meeson planning applications
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• Waters Upton planning applications
• Eaton upon Tern planning applications
• Cherrington planning applications

Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.