Preston upon the Weald Moors, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston upon the Weald Moors, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Preston upon the Weald Moors are administered by Telford And Wrekin Council. View the full Telford And Wrekin Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Preston upon the Weald Moors
Preston upon the Weald Moors is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 204 residents and is one of several charming villages dotting the Weald Moors, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and community development projects.
Population: 207 (2021)
District: Telford and Wrekin
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,742 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Telford and Wrekin
- Parliamentary constituency: The Wrekin
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston upon the Weald Moors.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston upon the Weald Moors.
- 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 Preston upon the Weald Moors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Preston upon the Weald Moors.
- - Hariley House, Preston Upon The Weald Moors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DH
Installation of roof mounted solar panels and erection of 1no. outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 1 Home Farm, Preston Upon The Weald Moors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6EH
Erection of two single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Severn Trent Water, Rodway Pumping Station, Cherrington, Newport, Shropshire, TF6 6EH
Change of use of land to operational for the installation of new water treatment infrastructure, demolition, ancillary works and biodiversity net gain on land to the east of the existing operational s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-09
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A brief summary of Preston upon the Weald Moors in Shropshire
Preston upon the Weald Moors is a quaint village and civil parish located in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 204 residents and is one of several charming villages dotting the Weald Moors, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and community development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Telford and Wrekin district.
Property prices in Preston upon the Weald Moors show an average sale price of £221,742, 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 Preston upon the Weald Moors a particularly low-crime area.
Preston upon the Weald Moors has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kynnersley. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Preston upon the Weald Moors 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 Preston upon the Weald Moors
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Preston upon the Weald Moors. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Preston upon the Weald Moors may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Preston upon the Weald Moors were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Horton planning applications
- The Humbers planning applications
- Kynnersley planning applications
- Hortonwood planning applications
- Donnington planning applications
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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.