How long do planning decisions take near New Works?

The average planning decision time near New Works is 61 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 New Works?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near New Works?

The most common type of planning application near New Works is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Works?

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New Works, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Works, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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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 002D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Works.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Works based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near New Works.

- St Johns Church, Dawley Road, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PD
Crown reduction by up to 5.5m to 1no. Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-16
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- New Works Farm, New Works, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5BP
Creation of agricultural soil bunds (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-21
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- The Hylands, New Works, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5BP
Erection of two single storey side and rear extensions and single storey front and side extension including entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-03
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- Former Huntington Lane Surface Mine Site, Little Wenlock, Telford, Shropshire
Creation of agricultural soil bunds (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 5 Stainburn Road, Lawley Village, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF4 2FS
Replacement of all existing timber windows and doors with UPVC windows and doors5 Stainburn Road, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2FS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 2 St Johns Walk, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2FT
Replacement of windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Site of 15 The Meadows, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire
Outline application for the erection of 1no. dwelling with all other matters reserved
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-11-23
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- 4 Village Drive, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SE
Installation of 10no. UPVC windows, 2no. composite doors and 1no. UPVC french doors to replace existing softwood windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-10-02
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- 40 St Johns Walk, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2FT
Disabled ramp for level access to the front elevation and external lift to access all 3 floors to the rear.This application is for amendments to approved application TWC/2023/0451Amendments are slig
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-12
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A brief summary of New Works in Shropshire

New Works is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in New Works 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 New Works a particularly low-crime area.

New Works 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around New Works includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lydebrook Dingle SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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

Planning Activity in New Works

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near New Works. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near New Works slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near New Works were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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