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Planning in The Rock

Approved
81%
17 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Rock in the last 24 months, from Telford and Wrekin Council's planning register.

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Around The Rock

Postcode districts

TF3 40 applications in the last 12 monthsTF4 44 applications in the last 12 monthsTF1 85 applications in the last 12 monthsTF2 82 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Telford and Wrekin Council

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About The Rock

The Rock is a key area within Telford, situated in the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England. It forms part of the Lawley and Overdale civil parish, making it relevant for planning applications and developments in this growing region. It sits within the Lawley and Overdale district.

Property prices in The Rock show an average sale price of £221,742, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Rock 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Rock, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near The Rock. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (5), tree works (1). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Rock?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near The Rock. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Rock?
The average planning decision time near The Rock is 57 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 The Rock?
The planning approval rate near The Rock is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Rock?
The most common type of planning application near The Rock is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Rock?
You can search and track planning applications near The Rock on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.