How long do planning decisions take near Hortonwood?

The average planning decision time near Hortonwood is 73 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 Hortonwood?

The planning approval rate near Hortonwood is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hortonwood?

The most common type of planning application near Hortonwood is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hortonwood?

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Hortonwood, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hortonwood, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hortonwood are administered by Telford And Wrekin Council. View the full Telford And Wrekin Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hortonwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hortonwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Hortonwood in Shropshire

Hortonwood is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Hortonwood 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 Hortonwood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hortonwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): New Hadley Brickpit SSSI. 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 Hortonwood

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hortonwood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Hortonwood.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hortonwood were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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