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Planning in Ironbridge

Approved
90%
94 of 100 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ironbridge in the last 24 months, from Telford and Wrekin Council's planning register.

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Around Ironbridge

Postcode districts

TF8 84 applications in the last 12 monthsTF12 41 applications in the last 12 monthsTF7 24 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Telford and Wrekin Council

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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. 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 £221,742, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ironbridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ironbridge has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ironbridge 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ironbridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 211 planning applications were submitted near Ironbridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (71), tree works (61), listed building and heritage (26).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ironbridge?
In the last 24 months, 211 planning applications were submitted near Ironbridge. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ironbridge?
The average planning decision time near Ironbridge is 55 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 Ironbridge?
The planning approval rate near Ironbridge is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ironbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Ironbridge is full planning applications, with 71 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ironbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Ironbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.