Telford and Wrekin

West Midlands·E06000020·Data: 2025 Q1-Q4

Excellent

Performance rating out of 100, based on approval rate, decision speed and appeal outcomes

Telford and Wrekin is a local planning authority covering the town of Telford and surrounding areas in the West Midlands. The council has a solid track record of processing applications smoothly, with a notably high approval rate for householder applications. Overall, this is a fairly straightforward authority to work with if you're planning home improvements.

Approval Rate

92%

of householder applications approved

Decided Within 8 Weeks

96%

meet the statutory target

Appeal Overturn Rate

45%

of refusals overturned on appeal

What to Expect

When you submit a householder planning application to Telford and Wrekin, you can be reasonably confident about your chances. Around 92 out of every 100 householder applications are approved, which is a reassuring figure. Even better, the council decides 96% of applications within the standard 8 week timeframe, so you're unlikely to face long delays while waiting for a decision. This combination of quick decisions and high approval rates means the process should be relatively straightforward.

Local Planning Considerations

Telford and Wrekin contains several conservation areas where additional restrictions apply to alterations and extensions, so check whether your property falls within one before you start planning work. The authority also has areas of green belt land where building is more strictly controlled, so it's worth confirming your location early on. Being aware of these designations upfront will help you understand what is and isn't possible for your project.

Tips for Homeowners

Start by getting clear on whether your property is in a conservation area or green belt, as this will shape what you can do. Take time to prepare a thorough and professional application with good quality drawings and a clear explanation of your plans, as this helps the council process things quickly. If your application is refused, remember that around 45% of appeals succeed, so don't assume rejection is final, though it's always better to get it right first time if you can.

About the performance rating: The score out of 100 is calculated from three factors: householder application approval rate (up to 40 points), the percentage of decisions made within the 8-week statutory target (up to 30 points), and the appeal overturn rate, where a lower rate means the authority makes sound decisions that hold up on appeal (up to 20 points). A further 10 points are available for data completeness. Source: MHCLG PS2 planning statistics and Planning Inspectorate appeal decisions, 2025 Q1-Q4.

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