Telford and Wrekin includes Telford town, Wellington, and Madeley. Planning focuses on new town developments, historic streets, and suburban expansion. Known for industrial heritage, historic villages, and urban growth, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects throughout Telford and Wrekin.
In the last year Telford and Wrekin decided 593 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 89% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Telford and Wrekin performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
Telford and Wrekin contains the Shropshire Hills and surrounding rural landscapes, sensitive to new development due to landscape and heritage value.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Telford and Wrekin through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
Telford and Wrekin includes Telford town, Wellington, and Madeley. Planning focuses on new town developments, historic streets, and suburban expansion. Known for industrial heritage, historic villages, and urban growth, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects throughout Telford and Wrekin.
In the last year Telford and Wrekin decided 593 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 89% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Telford and Wrekin performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
Telford and Wrekin contains the Shropshire Hills and surrounding rural landscapes, sensitive to new development due to landscape and heritage value.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Telford and Wrekin through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
