Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wrockwardine Wood are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wrockwardine Wood
Wrockwardine Wood is a village located in the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England, surrounded by Donnington, St Georges, Trench, The Nabb, and Oakengates. Historically, during the industrial revolution of the 18th century, it became home to coal and iron mine workers, leading to a significant population growth that prompted the Church of England to establish a new parish in 1833, resulting in the construction of the grade II listed Holy Trinity Church. This rich industrial heritage may influence current planning applications and development considerations in the area.
Population: 5,440
District: Wrockwardine Wood and Trench
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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: The Wrekin
- LSOA: Telford and Wrekin 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wrockwardine Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wrockwardine Wood.
- 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 Wrockwardine Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Wrockwardine Wood.
- - Westlyn, 32 Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9BH
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Unit 4c, Gower Street Trading Estate, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9HW
Erection of a single storey front and side extension with balcony above, erection of a replacement first floor conservatory and installation of 4no. doors and windows on side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 The Timbers, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UY
Erection of a part two storey part single storey side and rear extension, single storey side extension, front porch, installation of 3no. roof lights and 2no. bay windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Glenhill Court, Gower Street, St Georges, TELFORD, TF2 9DB
Discharge of Condition
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land adjacent Bramble Cottage, 4 Duke Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire
Change of use from open land to car parking area (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 33 Bullrush Glade, St Georges, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF2 9TR
Tree Works
Status: Undecided | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Talbot Inn, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9BL
Conversion of existing public house to 3no. flats following the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension ****AMENDED DESCRIPTION AND AMENDED PLANS SUBMITTED****
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Talbot Inn, Gower Street, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9BL
Conversion of existing public house to 4no. flats following the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 35 Bullrush Glade, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9TR
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-15
View full details - - 35 Bullrush Glade, St Georges, Telford, Telford And Wrekin, TF2 9TR
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2024-06-15
View full details - - 41 Yellowstone Close, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UG
Installation of dropped kerbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-20
View full details - - 41 Yellowstone Close, St Georges, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9UG
Installation of dropped kerbs
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Telford | Date: 2023-08-20
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A brief summary of Wrockwardine Wood in Shropshire
Wrockwardine Wood is a village located in the Telford and Wrekin borough of Shropshire, England, surrounded by Donnington, St Georges, Trench, The Nabb, and Oakengates. Historically, during the industrial revolution of the 18th century, it became home to coal and iron mine workers, leading to a significant population growth that prompted the Church of England to establish a new parish in 1833, resulting in the construction of the grade II listed Holy Trinity Church. This rich industrial heritage may influence current planning applications and development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,440. It sits within the Wrockwardine Wood and Trench district.
Property prices in Wrockwardine Wood 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 Wrockwardine Wood a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wrockwardine Wood 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 Wrockwardine Wood
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Wrockwardine Wood. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wrockwardine Wood.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Wrockwardine Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wrockwardine Wood were full planning applications (23), outline applications (5), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 70% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Oakengates planning applications
- Wombridge planning applications
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- Trench planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.