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Planning in Newport

Approved
82%
28 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Telford and Wrekin CouncilCouncil page

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About Newport

Newport is a charming market town and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England. Situated 7 miles northeast of Telford and 12 miles west of Stafford, it is close to the Shropshire-Staffordshire border. The population has seen steady growth, increasing from 10,814 in 2001 to 11,387 in 2011, making it a vital area for potential planning applications and community development. The town has a population of approximately 12,927 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Telford and Wrekin district.

Property prices in Newport show an average sale price of £209,417, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newport, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Newport. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newport?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Newport. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newport?
The average planning decision time near Newport is 51 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 Newport?
The planning approval rate near Newport is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newport?
The most common type of planning application near Newport is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newport?
You can search and track planning applications near Newport on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.