How long do planning decisions take near The Rock?

The average planning decision time near The Rock is 61 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 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 29 submissions in the last 24 months.

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The Rock, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Rock, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Rock are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

District: Lawley and Overdale

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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 020E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Rock.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Rock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near The Rock.

- Land between Fairview and 10 The Rock, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire
Application for Permission in Principle - Erection of up to 3no. dwellings and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 37 Damson Drive, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5DX
Application under section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development siting of a caravan for ancillary use to the main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 30 Damson Drive, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5DU
Widening of a vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 90 Damson Drive, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5DX
Erection of a first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Land corner of, Colliers Way/Rock Road, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire
Variation of Conditions 19 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment) and Condition 20 (Approved plans) of planning application TWC/2023/0932 (Variation of conditions 2 (full technical and engineering details
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 15 Tamarisk Close, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5EE
Application under section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development for erection of a rear extension and garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 12 Medlar Close, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5EB
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey extension measuring 3.57m in length, 2.85m in height and 2.85m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-04-19
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- 32 Portobello Close, The Rock, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5DB
Demolition of existing detached garage and new two-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of The Rock in Shropshire

Property prices in The Rock 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 The Rock a particularly low-crime area.

The Rock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsehay and Spring Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in The Rock

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near The Rock. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near The Rock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Rock were full planning applications (29), outline applications (5), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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