How long do planning decisions take near Telford?

The average planning decision time near Telford 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 Telford?

The planning approval rate near Telford is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Telford?

The most common type of planning application near Telford is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Telford?

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Telford, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Telford, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · Town

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About Telford

Telford, located in the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England, serves as the primary administrative hub for the local council. Nestled near the River Severn and close to the eastern boundary of the county, Telford is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including the iconic Wrekin hill and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge. The area is renowned for its industrial heritage, having been a pivotal site during the Industrial Revolution, making it a significant location for planning applications related to development and conservation in a region celebrated for its natural beauty and historical importance.

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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 024B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Telford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Telford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Telford.

- Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NA
Installation of 1no. freestanding intermittent internally illuminated digital screen totem sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4AG
Installation of 1no. feeder pillar and 1no. CCTV post
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4AG
Application under section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of 16no. electric vehicle chargers and 1no. substation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4AG
Variation of condition 2 to planning application TWC/2024/0014 (Variation of condition 2 of planning application TWC/2023/0221 (Variation of condition 11 of planning permission TWC/2023/0132 (Variatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Hand Car Wash, Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire
Creation of a car wash and valeting centre, erection of a timber fence, removal of car wash canopy, and relocation of outbuilding (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-15
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- Land corner of, Hollinshead Way/Caledonian Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire
Hybrid planning application. Part A: Full planning application for the erection of 67no. apartments (Use Class C3) and associated access parking and landscaping works. Part B: Outline application for
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Addenbrooke House, Ironmasters Way, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NT
Change of use from council offices (Use Class E[c]) to further education (Use Class F1[a] with ancillary Use Class E[a/b]) including external and internal alterations to the building and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Telford in Shropshire

Property prices in Telford 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 Telford a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Telford

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Telford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Telford.

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 Telford were full planning applications (14), advertising consent (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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