Oakengates, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakengates, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
About Oakengates
Oakengates is a historic market town and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, with a population of 8,517 recorded in the 2001 census. Known for its rich heritage, the town presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in local planning applications.
Population: 9,015 (2021)
District: Telford and Wrekin
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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 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakengates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakengates.
- 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 Oakengates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Oakengates.
- - Unit 4c, Gower Street Trading Estate, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9HW
Erection of a single storey front and side extension with balcony above, erection of a replacement first floor conservatory and installation of 4no. doors and windows on side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 The Timbers, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UY
Erection of a part two storey part single storey side and rear extension, single storey side extension, front porch, installation of 3no. roof lights and 2no. bay windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Glenhill Court, Gower Street, St Georges, TELFORD, TF2 9DB
Discharge of Condition
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land adjacent Bramble Cottage, 4 Duke Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire
Change of use from open land to car parking area (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Talbot Inn, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9BL
Conversion of existing public house to 3no. flats following the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension ****AMENDED DESCRIPTION AND AMENDED PLANS SUBMITTED****
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Talbot Inn, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9BL
Conversion of existing public house to 4no. flats following the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 35 Bullrush Glade, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9TR
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-15
View full details - - 35 Bullrush Glade, St Georges, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF2 9TR
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-15
View full details - - 41 Yellowstone Close, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UG
Installation of dropped kerbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-20
View full details - - 41 Yellowstone Close, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UG
Installation of dropped kerbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-20
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A brief summary of Oakengates in Shropshire
Oakengates is a historic market town and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, with a population of 8,517 recorded in the 2001 census. Known for its rich heritage, the town presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments, making it a noteworthy area for those interested in local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,015 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Telford and Wrekin district.
Property prices in Oakengates 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 Oakengates a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakengates 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 Oakengates
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Oakengates. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakengates may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Oakengates slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oakengates were full planning applications (25), outline applications (6), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.