Ironbridge care home plans and this week’s planning applications

A property in Ironbridge is set to be turned into a care home for up to four adults under plans lodged with the council.

Buildwas-based Marnwood Estates has applied to change the use of Stretton View, in Buildwas Road, and has sent the proposal to planners.

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Shropshire based agent Ian Ellis Limited has told officials at at Telford & Wrekin Council that the building is being upgraded and altered to suit the proposed need.

“The proposed use will not result in any detrimental impact on neighbouring properties or the local area,” the agent has told planners.

“It is envisaged four to six persons will work on site at any one time with a minimum of one waking night staff overnight.”

This application is one of a number lodged with the council this week.

To see the details and comment on plans visit the Telford & Wrekin Council planning website and search for the reference.

Planning applications lodged this week include: 

TWC/2026/0746: Change of use from dwelling to residential care home for up to four adults; Stretton View, Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford.

TWC/2026/0740: Erection of a horse ménage; Ellerdine, Telford.

TWC/2026/0743: An EV charger (Listed Building Application); Darby Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford.

TWC/2026/0744: EV charger (Full Planning Application); Darby Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford.

TWC/2026/0745: Variation of condition 8 of planning permission TWC/2015/0915 (conversion of two barns into one dwelling with new pitched roof, internal alterations and alterations to existing access) to allow amendments to previously approved plans for the addition of solar panels to roof; Site of The Mill House, Walcot, Telford.

TWC/2026/0747: Crown reduction by up to 2m on one Silver Birch tree; 21 Maynards Croft, Newport.

TWC/2026/0749: Single-storey side and rear extension; Aldridge Close, Priorslee, Telford.

TWC/2026/0750: Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed demolition of a barn; Nedge Farm, Naird Lane, Nedge Hill, Telford.

TWC/2026/0751: Single-storey rear extension and two infill extensions following demolition of existing conservatory; Walcot, Telford.

TWC/2026/0752: One outbuilding, remodelling of existing conservatory including installation of a new roof, replacement of windows and installation of French doors; Church Road, Jackfield, Telford.

TWC/2026/0753: Felling of one Ash tree; Telford Steam Railway Line, rear of Brock Hollow, Horsehay, Telford.

These planning decisions were recorded at Telford and Wrekin Council: 

TWC/2026/0615: Land north east of Severn Trent Water Rodway Pumping Station, Cherrington, Newport; Retention of a temporary agricultural access and associated works previously approved under planning application TWC/2025/0576; Granted.

TWC/2026/0617: Severn Drive, Dothill, Telford; Single-storey side and rear extension, increase of existing garage roof height by 0.599m to facilitate conversion, and installation of front porch and steps; Granted.

TWC/2026/0642: Sandpiper Close, Apley, Telford; Single-storey side extension; Granted.

TWC/2026/0650: Hancocks Drive, Oakengates, Telford;Single-storey side extension; Granted.

TWC/2026/0651: Teme Avenue, Wellington; Rear orangery following the removal of existing conservatory (Retrospective); Granted.

TWC/2026/0652: Woodhouse Crescent, Trench, Telford; Prior approval application for a single-storey rear extension measuring 6m in length, 4m in height and 3m to the eaves; Prior Approval Refused

TWC/2026/0669: Holyhead Road, Wellington; Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension measuring 5m in length, 3m in height and 2.5m to the eaves; Withdrawn.

TWC/2026/0689: Aldridge Close, Priorslee, Telford; Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed single-storey rear extension measuring 4.85m in length, 3.80m in height and 2.40m to the eaves; Withdrawn.

You can find out more about planning applications and planned roadworks where you live by visiting publicnoticeportal.uk/shropshire-star