Planning application
Former Homebase, Unit A, Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of 3no. internally illuminated static fascia signs, 3no. non-illuminated fascia signs and replacement 1no. non-illuminated totem pole
As published by the council, reference TA/2025/0294
Application record
- Reference
- TA/2025/0294
- Type
- Advertisement
- Status
- Received
- Received
- 6 Mar 2025
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TF1 2DE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Mar 2025
Received by Telford and Wrekin
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 May 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
Sapphire Signs Ltd Agent, registered in East Yorkshire
Active · incorporated 1996 · East Yorkshire
54 applications on PlanIndex · across 42 councils · 96% granted
Trade members see everything this firm has filed, how it was decided, and get an email the day it files again.
See their track recordB&M Retail Ltd Applicant, registered in Liverpool
Active · incorporated 1978 · Liverpool
3 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
Trade members see everything this firm has filed, how it was decided, and get an email the day it files again.
See their track recordWhat 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Unit K2, Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
92% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct
Installation and display of 1no. internally illuminated signage pole
Awaiting decision Advertising 4 docs -
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Installation of 2no. freestanding non-illuminated signs (retrospective)
Granted Advertising 10 docs -
American Golf Ltd, Unit K, Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
92% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct
Subdivision of existing retail unit (Use Class E(a)) to facilitate the creation of 2no. units (Use Class E(a) and (b)) including the installation of a new shop front, rear service yard and drive thru with associated works
Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazingSeveral homes -
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Installation of 2no. electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment (Part Retrospective) **amended red line**
Granted Full applications 23 docs -
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Installation and display of 3no. internally illuminated double menu signage, 1no. internally illuminated single menu signage and 1no. internally illuminated order screen
Granted Advertising 11 docs -
25 Manor Rise, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2ND
Prior approval application for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 2.4m in length, 2.45m in height and 2.45m to eaves
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Other advertisement consent applications
In Telford and Wrekin
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TWC/2026/0505 Granted
Land opposite Lidl UK GmbH, Madeley Court Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire
Installation of 2no. internally illuminated static fascia signs (01, 02 &2a), 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign (03), 1no. internally illuminated static totem sign (04), 2no. digital screen sign (05 & 06), 3no. non-illuminated totem signs (08, 09, 10), 1no. non-illuminated billboard sign (11) and 1no. internally illuminated static totem sign (13)
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TWC/2026/0500 Granted
Furrows, Furrows Business Park, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2FF
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated 6m high totem sign
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TWC/2026/0594 Granted
41 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6EL
Installation and display of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign
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TWC/2026/0484 Split decision
Unit A, Ketley Point, Waterloo Road, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5DT
Installation of 3no. internally illuminated totem signs, 1no. low level pedestrian hoop sign and 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign
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TWC/2026/0618 Awaiting decision
Unit K2, Wrekin Retail Park, Whitchurch Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DE
Installation and display of 1no. internally illuminated signage pole