How long do planning decisions take near Leegomery?

The average planning decision time near Leegomery is 43 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 Leegomery?

The planning approval rate near Leegomery is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Leegomery?

The most common type of planning application near Leegomery is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leegomery?

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Leegomery, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leegomery, Shropshire.

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About Leegomery

Leegomery is a village located in the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England. It is part of the Hadley and Leegomery civil parish, which includes surrounding areas such as Hadley, Apley Castle, and Hadley Manor, making it a key area for planning applications and community development within the region.

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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 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leegomery based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Leegomery.

- The Cemetery Lodge, 85 Hadley Park Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6PN
Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to offices (Class E) and creation of 3no. parking spaces
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 3 Whimbrel Close, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6WE
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-05-28
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- 3 Whimbrel Close, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6WE
Erection of a single storey side extension, hardstanding and alterations to access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-05-28
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- 15 Halifax Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6XR
Discharge of conditions
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-23
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- 51 Royal Oak Drive, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6SS
Overall reduction by 2.5 metres to 1no Oak tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-01-23
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- 60 Millstream Way, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6QS
Erection of a side ground floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-18
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- 60 Millstream Way, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6QS
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Leegomery in Shropshire

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

Leegomery has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellington. 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 Leegomery

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Leegomery. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Leegomery.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Leegomery were full planning applications (27), tree works (5), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 66% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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