How long do planning decisions take near Town Park?

The average planning decision time near Town Park is 53 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 Town Park?

The planning approval rate near Town Park is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Town Park?

The most common type of planning application near Town Park is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Town Park?

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Town Park, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Town Park, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

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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 020B

Crime Statistics

261 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 88
shoplifting: 46
anti-social-behaviour: 28
public-order: 27
criminal-damage-arson: 24
other-theft: 16
possession-of-weapons: 8
drugs: 5
theft-from-the-person: 5
other-crime: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
robbery: 3
burglary: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Town Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Town Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Town Park.

- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, 1 North Sherwood Street, Telford Shopping Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4BN
Reinstatement of 4no. internally illuminated fascia signs on 2no. fascia panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-09
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- H M Land Registry, Parkside Court, Hall Park Way, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LR
Installation of 4no. air source heat pumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-09-08
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- Telford Ten Pin, International Way, Telford Town Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4EJ
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of 472no. 226kWp roof mounted solar photovoltaics equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Town Park in Shropshire

Town Park is a settlement located in Shropshire, England.

Property prices in Town Park show an average sale price of £342,435, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Town Park area recorded 261 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Town Park 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 Town Park

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Town Park. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Town Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Town Park were full planning applications (9), advertising consent (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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