Stirchley, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stirchley, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stirchley are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stirchley
Stirchley is a vibrant suburb of Telford, located in Shropshire, England, just southeast of the town centre. Once a farming parish, it became part of the Telford New Town in the 1970s and now boasts a population of over 10,500 residents. The area features notable heritage sites, including St James Church and Stirchley Hall, and is a waypoint on the South Telford Heritage Trail, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to community development and historical preservation.
Population: 10,555
District: Stirchley and Brookside
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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: Telford
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stirchley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stirchley.
- 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 Stirchley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Stirchley.
- - 30 Tadorna Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1QP
Erection of a first floor side extension, a single storey front extension and a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 25 Sanderville Close, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EY
Crown reducation of up to 2m of 1no. Oak tree (T2) and reducation of limber up to 3m of 1no. Oak Tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 6 Sanderville Close, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EY
Felling of 1no. Oak Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 3 Shipton Close, Stirchley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF3 1RN
Single-storey rear extension with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-21
View full details - - 3 Shipton Close, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1RN
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-21
View full details - - Stirchley Recreation Centre, Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF3 1ET
Discharge of conditions
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 52 Ludford Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1RD
Felling of 1no. Oak tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 3 Holmer Lane, Stirchley, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF3 1QJ
Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage space and alteration to garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-05-13
View full details - - 6 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Erection of a first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2021-12-20
View full details - - 6 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension ***Amended plans received***
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2021-07-15
View full details - - 6 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2021-07-15
View full details - - 5 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Change of use from private open space to private garden land, erection of a 1.7m high fence and gate and installation of gravel (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - 5 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Change of use from private open space to private garden land, erection of a 1.7m high fence and gate and installation of gravel (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - 5 Stockton Close, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1RR
Felling of 1no. Ash tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2020-07-10
View full details - - 5 Stockton Close, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1RR
Felling of 1no. Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2020-07-10
View full details - - 3 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Erection of a two storey side extension and installation of a bay window to the existing part of the dwelling (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2019-02-06
View full details - - 3 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
Erection of a two storey side extension and installation of a retro bay window to the existing part of the dwelling (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2019-02-06
View full details - - Above 7-12 Beaconsfield, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1NF
Creation of additional two floors to facilitate the formation of 4no. flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2018-11-06
View full details - - 7-12 Beaconsfield, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1NF
Creation of additional floor to facilitate the formation of 2no. flats ***amended plans recieved***
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2018-11-06
View full details - - 34 Claverley Drive, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1EU
LDO vehicle access application.
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2018-04-25
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A brief summary of Stirchley in Shropshire
Stirchley is a vibrant suburb of Telford, located in Shropshire, England, just southeast of the town centre. Once a farming parish, it became part of the Telford New Town in the 1970s and now boasts a population of over 10,500 residents. The area features notable heritage sites, including St James Church and Stirchley Hall, and is a waypoint on the South Telford Heritage Trail, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to community development and historical preservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,555. It sits within the Stirchley and Brookside district.
Property prices in Stirchley 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 Stirchley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stirchley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Stirchley 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 Stirchley
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Stirchley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stirchley.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stirchley were full planning applications (17), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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- 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.