How long do planning decisions take near High Ercall?

The average planning decision time near High Ercall is 54 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 High Ercall?

The planning approval rate near High Ercall is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near High Ercall?

The most common type of planning application near High Ercall is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near High Ercall?

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High Ercall, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near High Ercall, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

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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Area Information

Admin district: Telford and Wrekin
Parliamentary constituency: The Wrekin
LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

6 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
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- Sharcott, Shrewsbury Road, High Ercall, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF6 6BE
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 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
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- 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
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- High Ercall Tennis Club, Cotwall Road, High Ercall, Telford,
Demolition of existing tennis clubhouse and construction of replacement tennis clubhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-12-10
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- 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

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.

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Planning Activity in High Ercall

In the last 24 months, 8 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 (5). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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