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48 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA

Awaiting decision Telford and Wrekin TA/2025/0289 Change Of Use (Prior Approval)

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Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference TA/2025/0289

Application record

Reference
TA/2025/0289
Type
Change Of Use (Prior Approval)
Status
Received
Received
5 Mar 2025
Postcode
TF1 1BA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Telford and Wrekin register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024.

  • TWC/2024/0817 Withdrawn

    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)

    Decided 18 Dec 2024 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Mar 2025

    Received by Telford and Wrekin

  2. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 30 April 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Telford and Wrekin took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Spector Design Ltd Agent, a design practice registered in Wolverhampton

Active · incorporated 2016 · Wolverhampton

140 applications on PlanIndex · across 14 councils · 91% granted

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Telford and Wrekin for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Telford and Wrekin decided prior approval applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 48 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BA

    TWC/2024/0817 Submitted 1 Nov 2024 0m away

    Application for prior approval for the proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 6no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

    Withdrawn Prior approval 5 docs
    Several homes
  • Rheinmetall BAE Systems, Hadley Castle Works, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 9AY

    TWC/2023/0165 Submitted 1 Mar 2023 31m away

    Installation of 2no. replacement ducts to roof, 2no. new inlet ducts to side elevation, removal of 1no. large flue from south elevation and minor alterations to the east elevation to provide a new roller shutter door

    Granted Full applications 12 docs
  • 23 Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1ED

    TWC/2026/0552 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 42m away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

    Installation and display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign

    Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs
  • 23 Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1ED

    TWC/2026/0119 Submitted 16 Jan 2026 42m away

    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, first floor extension and associated external alterations ****AMENDED PLANS AND RED LINE BOUNDARY RECEIVED**** ****AMENDED DESCRIPTION****

    Granted Full applications Extension 41 docs
    Small domestic
  • 19 Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1EA

    TWC/2023/0172 Submitted 10 Mar 2023 63m away

    Application for prior approval for the change of use of ground floor from commercial, business and service retail unit (Use Class E) to dwelling houses (Use Class C3/PD Class MA)

    Granted Prior approval 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 19 Bridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1EA

    TA/2023/0555 Submitted 4 May 2023 63m away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jun

    Prior approval application for the change of use of ground floor from commercial, business and service retail unit (Use Class E) to dwelling houses (Use Class C3/PD Class MA)

    Awaiting decision Prior approval
    Domestic

In Telford and Wrekin

  • TWC/2026/0577 Granted

    The Cottage, Farm Lane, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NE

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 8.0m in length, 3.9m in height and 3.6m to eaves **AMENDED DESCRIPTION**

    5 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • TWC/2026/0081 Granted

    Wellington Railway Station, Station Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BY

    Application for prior approval for the erection of a footbridge and 2no. passenger lifts to provide step free access for passengers between both platforms ****AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED****

    2 Feb 2026 Prior approval
  • TWC/2026/0549 Granted

    6 Innes Avenue, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6BL

    Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.80m in length, 3.80m in height and 2.70m to eaves

    24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • TWC/2026/0639 Awaiting decision

    83 Greenacres Way, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7PH

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4m in length, 3.2m in height and 2.1m to eaves

    19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • TWC/2026/0652 Awaiting decision

    97 Woodhouse Crescent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HE

    Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in length, 4m in height and 3m to eaves

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