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Planning in Madeley

Approved
90%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Madeley

Madeley is a historic market town and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. As of the 2021 census, the area had a population of 18,774, making it a significant community for potential planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 18,772 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Telford and Wrekin district.

Property prices in Madeley 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 Madeley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Madeley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Madeley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.madeley.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Madeley, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Madeley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), advertising consent (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Madeley?
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Madeley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Madeley?
The average planning decision time near Madeley is 53 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 Madeley?
The planning approval rate near Madeley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Madeley?
The most common type of planning application near Madeley is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Madeley?
You can search and track planning applications near Madeley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.