New Build approval rate in Telford & Wrekin

Telford & Wrekin approved 86.0% of new build applications, based on 2,264 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

86.0%

new build approval rate

2,264

New Build decisions

1,946

Approved

318

Refused

92.4%

Telford & Wrekin overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Telford & Wrekin average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Telford & Wrekin

New Build (2,264 decided)

86.0%

Telford & Wrekin all applications (15,051 decided)

92.4%

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