Planning application
5 - 7 New Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use from former betting shop (Use Class Sui Generis) to a 24/7 adult gaming centre (Use Class Sui Generis)
As published by the council, reference TWC/2026/0718
Application record
- Reference
- TWC/2026/0718
- Type
- Full Planning
- Status
- Consultation
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 5 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Arleston and College
- Parish
- Wellington
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- TF1 1LU
Comment by 27 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Telford and Wrekin through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Telford and Wrekin register
This site has had 5 applications since 2026.
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TWC/2026/0716 Awaiting decision
5 - 7 New Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
Installation of a replacement timber shopfront incorporating timber framed pilasters and decorative detailing, finished in satin black; replacement of the existing recessed entrance door, fanlight and frames, finished in satin black; and installation of a WBP plywood fascia lining to receive new signage (Full Planning Application)
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TWC/2026/0715 Awaiting decision
5 - 7 New Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
Installation of a replacement timber shopfront incorporating timber-framed pilasters and decorative detailing, finished in satin black; replacement of the existing recessed entrance door, fanlight and frames, finished in satin black; installation of WBP plywood fascia lining to receive new signage; replacement of existing ceiling grids; alterations to the existing internal studwork layout and erection of new stud walls to the rear of the building; and repair works to the rear flat roof (Listed Building Application)
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TWC/2026/0694 Awaiting decision
5 - 7 New Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
Installation and display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. externally illuminated hanging sign
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TWC/2026/0693 Awaiting decision
5 - 7 New Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LU
Installation and display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. externally illuminated hanging sign (Listed Building Application)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Sep 2026
Received by Telford and Wrekin
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5 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 November 2026, 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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Planning Potential Ltd. Agent, a planning consultancy registered in London
Active · incorporated 2005 · London
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See their track recordMerkur Slots Ltd (UK) Applicant
16 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 64% granted
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See their track recordDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
19 documents on file for this application
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