Wellington, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellington, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wellington are administered by Telford And Wrekin Council. View the full Telford And Wrekin Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wellington
Wellington, a market town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, is located just 3 miles northwest of Telford and 12 miles east of Shrewsbury, close to the M54 motorway's western terminus. The town is home to a population of 25,554, as recorded in the 2011 census, and is situated near the scenic Wrekin hill, which lies 3 miles to the southwest. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities and developments for prospective investors and developers.
Population: 22,897 (2021)
District: Telford and Wrekin
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,758 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Telford and Wrekin
- Parliamentary constituency: Telford
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wellington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wellington.
- 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 Wellington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Wellington.
- - 111 Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2BU
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 24 Malthouse Court, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1QJ
Section felling of 1no. Tree of Heaven tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 2 Crescent Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3DN
Erection of a part two storey and part single storey rear and side extension with 2no. roof lights, partial removal of roof to create flat roof with 3no. roof lights, erection of a replacement porch,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 7 Lindfield Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1SF
Felling of 1no. Wellingtonia tree (T001)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 40 Wrekin Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1RH
Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in length, 3.8m in height and 2.5m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 5 Queen Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1EH
Application under Section 192 for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 48A Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA
Change of use from Office (Use Class B1) to a mixed use of 1no flat (Use Class C3 - Residential) and Barbers (Use Class E - Commercial, Business and Service) with installation of a shop front and new
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 20 Market Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DT
Change of use and conversion of 1no. commercial unit to 1no. residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Wellington Cricket Club, Orleton Park, Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2BW
Installation of a package sewage treatment plant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-14
View full details - - The Priory Nursing Home, Spring Hill, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3NA
Temporary siting of modular welfare unit for internal refurbishment works for a fixed period from 1st April 2026 to 31st October 2026 (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 23 Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1ED
Subdivision of existing unit to 2no. retail units (Use Class E) and 1no. hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) following the erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Wellington Market Hall, Market Street, Wellington, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 1DT
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Wellington Market Hall, Market Street, Wellington, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 1DT
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Wellington Market Hall, Market Street, Wellington, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF1 1DT
Discharge of condition
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 48 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 48 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 6no. Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 7 Lindfield Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1SF
Felling of 1no Wellingtonia tree (T1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Haygate Veterinary Centre, 78 Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1QN
Erection of a single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 7 Lindfield Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1SF
Felling of 1no Wellingtonia tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 48 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA
Application for prior approval for the proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 6no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Wellington in Shropshire
Wellington, a market town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, is located just 3 miles northwest of Telford and 12 miles east of Shrewsbury, close to the M54 motorway's western terminus. The town is home to a population of 25,554, as recorded in the 2011 census, and is situated near the scenic Wrekin hill, which lies 3 miles to the southwest. This vibrant community offers a range of planning opportunities and developments for prospective investors and developers. The settlement has a population of approximately 22,897 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Telford and Wrekin district.
Property prices in Wellington show an average sale price of £282,758, 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 Wellington a particularly low-crime area.
Wellington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wellington. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wellington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Wrekin & The Ercall SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Shropshire Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wellington 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 Wellington
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wellington.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wellington were full planning applications (32), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
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