Skip to content

Planning in Wellington

Approved
76%
28 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Telford and Wrekin CouncilCouncil page

Around Wellington

Postcode districts

TF1 85 applications in the last 12 monthsTF5 14 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Telford and Wrekin Council

For home projects and trades

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. 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.

The area around Wellington has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wellington, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (7), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wellington?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Wellington. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wellington?
The average planning decision time near Wellington 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 Wellington?
The planning approval rate near Wellington is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wellington?
The most common type of planning application near Wellington is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wellington?
You can search and track planning applications near Wellington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.