How long do planning decisions take near Lawley?

The average planning decision time near Lawley is 58 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 Lawley?

The planning approval rate near Lawley is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lawley?

The most common type of planning application near Lawley is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Lawley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lawley, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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

About Lawley

Lawley is a significant village and suburb of Telford, situated within the borough of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. Nestled northwest of Dawley and southwest of Telford, it forms part of the civil parish of Lawley and Overdale, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

District: Lawley and Overdale

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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 025A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lawley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lawley.

- 4 Smithy Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2GE
Application under Section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of car port to an enclosed garage and installation of garage door
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 18 Smithy Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2GE
Erection of a shed, pergola and gazebo with associated landscaping works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 32 The Cloisters, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2GH
Installation of 12no. solar panels to rear roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 12 Candlin Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2GJ
Erection of an outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Holly Rise, Station Road, Lawley Bank, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF4 2LP
Single-story side and rear extension wrap-around.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-04-20
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- 5 Walkiss Crescent, Lawley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF4 2ST
Proposed works consist of:- building of wooden gazebo with pitched roof. Roof finish in metal sheets, colour to match with existing roof. - covered storage between existing house and existing fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-04-07
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- Malinslee, Glendale, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PL
Erection of a 2no. storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-03-20
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- Lawley Phase 11, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire
Application to approve reserved matters for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 19 dwellings only (plots B196 to B214), with associated architectural house type and materials plans pursua
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Lawley in Shropshire

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

Lawley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsehay and Spring Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in Lawley

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Lawley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Lawley.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Lawley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lawley were full planning applications (17), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 77% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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