How long do planning decisions take near Ketley?

The average planning decision time near Ketley is 33 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 Ketley?

The planning approval rate near Ketley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ketley?

The most common type of planning application near Ketley is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ketley?

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Ketley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ketley, Shropshire.

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About Ketley

Ketley is a large village and civil parish situated within the borough of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. Nestled between the towns of Oakengates, Telford, and Wellington, it offers a strategic location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

Population: 5,270 (2021)

District: Telford and Wrekin

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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 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ketley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ketley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Ketley.

- 62 Woodside Road, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HE
Widening of a vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Site of Hill Top Farm, Rock Road, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire,
Erection of 70no dwellings and associated works following the demolition of existing buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-24
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- 8 Woodside Road, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HB
Erection of single storey rear extension and pitched roof over entrance porch (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-07-16
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- The Wrens Nest, Wrens Nest lane, Ketley, Telford, TF1 5HJ
Discharge of conditions
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-11-28
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- Site of former Shropshire Star, Ketley Business Park, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire,
Footpath 142 Diversion Order 2024 (Parish of Ketley)
Status: Permitted | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-10-02
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- 35 Sinclair Gardens, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HP
Erection of a single storey outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-14
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- 35 Sinclair Gardens, Ketley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 5HP
Outbuilding/Games room at rear of garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-14
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A brief summary of Ketley in Shropshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ketley 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 Ketley

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Ketley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ketley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ketley were full planning applications (16), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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