Telford, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Telford, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Telford are administered by Telford And Wrekin Council. View the full Telford And Wrekin Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £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 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
86 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: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Telford Bridge Retail Park, Unit 4b, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF3 4PB
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Telford Bridge Retail Park, Unit 4b, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4PB
Application under Section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use as a gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land corner of Hollinshead Way/Caledonian Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire
Hybrid planning application. Part A: Full planning application for the erection of a retirement facility containing 65no. apartments and associated access parking and landscaping works (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land And Buildings At Telford Bridge Retail Park, Telford Bridge Retail Park, Old Park, Telford, TF3 4PA
Lawful dvelopment certificate
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Land corner of Redhill Way/A5, 0. Redhill, , Telford,
Discharge of condition 14 on TWC/2023/0021
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NA
Installation of 6 Ultra-rapid EV Chargers serving 12 bays, and associated electrical equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NA
Installation of 6no. Ultra-Rapid EV Chargers serving 12no. parking bays, 6no. lighting and CCTV columns and 1no. substation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-10-21
View full details - - Addenbrooke House, Cafe, Ironmasters Way, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF3 4NT
Change of use from Council Offices (Use Class E(c)) to Further Education (Use Class F1 with ancillary Use Class E) to be occupied by Telford College at Addenbrooke House, Telford
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Cafe Go, Addenbrooke House, Ironmaster Way, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NT
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Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NA
Renewal of previous planning permission TWC/2021/0940 (Creation of a car wash and valeting centre)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - Lampposts, Lawn Central, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire
Installation and display of 8no. banners fixed on existing lampposts
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Lampposts, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire
Installation and display of 7no. banners fixed on existing lampposts
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Unit 2, Telford Bridge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4PB
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated static fascia sign, 8no. non-illuminated fascia signs and 2no. vinyl signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-02-08
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A brief summary of Telford in Shropshire
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.
Property prices in Telford 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 Telford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Telford 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 Telford
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Telford. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Telford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 (35), advertising consent (19), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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