High Ercall, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Ercall, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About High Ercall
High Ercall, historically known as Ercall Magna, is a village situated in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. The civil parish of Ercall Magna encompasses not only High Ercall but also the villages of Rowton, Ellerdine, and Cold Hatton, along with several hamlets such as Cotwall, Osbaston, Poynton, and Roden. The population has seen a slight decline from 1,679 in 2001 to 1,639 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 1,639
District: Ercall Magna
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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: The Wrekin
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Ercall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Ercall.
- 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 High Ercall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near High Ercall.
- - 1 Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF6 6AF
Tree works
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Sharcott, Shrewsbury Road, High Ercall, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF6 6BE
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 1 Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF6 6AF
2 storey side extension and rear single storey extension following the demolition of existing rear single storey extension and detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-27
View full details - - 1 Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6AF
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-27
View full details - - High Ercall Tennis Club, Cotwall Road, High Ercall, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6AD
Erection of a tennis clubhouse following demolition of the existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of High Ercall in Shropshire
High Ercall, historically known as Ercall Magna, is a village situated in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. The civil parish of Ercall Magna encompasses not only High Ercall but also the villages of Rowton, Ellerdine, and Cold Hatton, along with several hamlets such as Cotwall, Osbaston, Poynton, and Roden. The population has seen a slight decline from 1,679 in 2001 to 1,639 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,639. It sits within the Ercall Magna district.
Property prices in High Ercall 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 High Ercall a particularly low-crime area.
High Ercall has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Ercall. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Ercall includes 2 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, High Ercall 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 High Ercall
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near High Ercall. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 High Ercall.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near High Ercall were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Osbaston planning applications
- Cotwall planning applications
- Walton planning applications
- Poynton planning applications
- Rodington planning applications
- Ellerdine planning applications
- Roden planning applications
- Marsh Green 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.