Ironbridge, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Ironbridge
Ironbridge is a picturesque riverside village in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, nestled along the banks of the River Severn within the Ironbridge Gorge. Renowned for its iconic 100-foot cast iron bridge, constructed in 1779, the village is rich in industrial heritage and provides a unique context for planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and tourism development in this historic area.
Population: 2,582
District: The Gorge
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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: Telford
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ironbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ironbridge.
- 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 Ironbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
994 planning applications found near Ironbridge.
- - Winchester Cottages, 27 Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7RA
Replacement of 23no. windows and 5no. doors to existing dwelling and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 2, 3 & 4 Southside, Church Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PZ
Replacement of two rainwater down pipes, hopper and the re-positioning of a third down pipe (Full Planning Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 2, 3 & 4 Southside, Church Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PZ
Replacement of two rainwater down pipes, hopper and the re-positioning of a third down pipe (Listed Building Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Old Stables, High Street, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7AD
Change of use from dog groomers (Use Class Sui Generis) to drinking establishment (Use Class E(b))
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 9 Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PP
Felling of 2no. Cherry Trees (T1 and T2) and Pollarding by up to 16m to 1no. Sycamore Tree (T3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 3 Crown View, Hodge Bower, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BF
Erection of an outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 3 Ladywood, Jackfield, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7JR
Pollarding by up to 12m to 1no. Sycamore tree, by up to 4m to 1no. Oak Tree and by up to 4m to 1no. Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 27 Church Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PZ
Reduction of primary east limb by 4m to 1no. Goat Willow tree (T1), felling of 1no. Goat Willow tree (T2) and reduction of lateral growth on west side by 2.5m to 1no. Yew tree (T3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Clock House, 26 Kyrle Close, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BQ
Erection of a shed and increase of height of 1no. gate (Full Planning Application) **AMENDED DESCRIPTION**
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - The Clock House, 26 Kyrle Close, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BQ
Erection of a shed (Listed Building Application)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - 67 Newbridge Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7BA
Crown reduction by up to 3.5 metres to 1no. Sycamore Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 32B High Street, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7AD
Replace entrance door and fanlight and modern stairs, install first floor stud partition with entrance door, relocate electric board, overlay existing floor boards, line inside of external walls and c
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - The Chalet, Lincoln Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NX
Application under Section 191 for a Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use for 1no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - The Chalet, Lincoln Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7NX
Application under Section 191 for a Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use for 1no. dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Bridge Bank Cottage 17 Bridge Road Benthall Broseley Shropshire TF8 7JT
Discharge of condtions 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation), 5 (Conservation Rooflights) and 6 (Joinery) on planning permission 24/04584/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Shropshire | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Woodland Grange, Woodlands Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7QS
Replacement of 1no. door and 1no. window (Listed Building Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Woodland Grange, Woodlands Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7QS
Replacement of 1no. door and 1no. window (Full Planning Application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The Parish Room, Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PP
Replacement of 5no. existing wooden framed single glazed windows on the front and side elevations with wooden framed heritage double glazed windows (Full Planning Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-19
View full details - - The Parish Room, Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PP
Replacement of 5no. existing wooden framed single glazed windows on the front and side elevations with wooden framed heritage double glazed windows (Listed Building Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-19
View full details - - The Parish Room, Madeley Road, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7PP
Replacement of 2no. existing wooden framed single glazed windows on the side elevation and 3no. windows on the front elevation with wooden framed heritage double glazed windows (Full Planning Applicat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-19
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A brief summary of Ironbridge in Shropshire
Ironbridge is a picturesque riverside village in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, nestled along the banks of the River Severn within the Ironbridge Gorge. Renowned for its iconic 100-foot cast iron bridge, constructed in 1779, the village is rich in industrial heritage and provides a unique context for planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and tourism development in this historic area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,582. It sits within the The Gorge district.
Property prices in Ironbridge 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 Ironbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ironbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Severn Gorge, Broseley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ironbridge includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tick Wood and Benthall Edge SSSI, Lincoln Hill SSSI; 10 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 Ironbridge
In the last 24 months, 248 planning applications were submitted near Ironbridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ironbridge.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ironbridge were full planning applications (104), tree works (71), listed building and heritage (27). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 139 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 15 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 88 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 150 applications
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