Restaurant told it can't replace windows plus the latest planning applications received and decided in Telford

A restaurant in Wellington has been told it cannot replace its wooden windows with uPVC ones because they would harm the local conservation area.

Wellington Bar and Grill, a Grade II-listed building opposite the Orbit Cinema in the historic town centre, was given permission earlier this year to replace eight wooden windows with ones matching the old ones.

A subsequent proposal from Newgate Properties would have seen eight timber windows with more modern-style vertical sliding sash windows. The first and second floors are in the process of being converted to an 11-bed HMO after planning permission was given for that in May 2024.

Planning officials ruled that the uPVC windows would "fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building”.

The applicants compared the building, formerly home to The Beacon pub, to The Orbit across the road but were told that the cinema is not a listed building.

Officials noted that the "no clear or convincing justification has been provided to outweigh this harm”.

They noted that uPVC windows would neither accurately replicate the detailing, proportions, nor craftsmanship of the original.

The following planning applications have been lodged with planners at Telford & Wrekin Council recently:

TWC/2026/0478: Permission in principle for the erection of one dwelling; Site of Sutton Wood Farm, Sutton Bank, Coalport, Telford

TWC/2026/0479: Erection of a two-storey front and side extension, single-storey rear extension, rear dormer extension, installation of five dropped kerbs and creation of a driveway; Springhill Close, Madeley, Telford

TWC/2026/0480: Installation of a defibrillator cabinet and a bleed kit cabinet on the front elevation; New Street, Wellington, Telford

TWC/2026/0481: Erection of a single-storey rear extension; Shellduck Drive, Apley, Telford

TWC/2026/0484: Installation of three internally illuminated totem signs, one low-level pedestrian hoop sign and one internally illuminated fascia sign; Site of former Shropshire Star, Ketley Business Park, Ketley, Telford

TWC/2026/0486: Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of a house in multiple occupation (maximum five occupants); Singleton, Sutton Hill

TWC/2026/0488: Erection of one self-build dwelling with associated amenity space and parking following demolition of the existing detached garage; Site of 4 Woodhouse Crescent, Trench, Telford

TWC/2026/0489: Demolition of the existing dwelling, flat-roofed barn buildings and part of a disused stable building, and erection of one replacement dwelling with associated works; Wrekin View Farm, Green Lane, Newport

The following planning decisions have been made by Telford & Wrekin Council:

TWC/2026/0115: Installation of a package sewage treatment plant; Wellington Cricket Club, Orleton Park, Haygate Road, Wellington; Full granted

TWC/2026/0203: Installation of a feeder pillar, CCTV post, 16 electric vehicle chargers and a substation; Telford Forge Retail Park, Colliers Way, Old Park, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0212: Erection of one self-build dwelling (part retrospective); Land opposite The Turf Inn, Grove Street, St Georges, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0250: Variation of acoustic fence condition to reduce the western boundary fence height to 1.8 metres; Site of former Maxell Europe Ltd, Apley, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0314: Conversion of an existing storage building to a meeting room and erection of a single-storey front extension; Strickland House, The Lawns, Wellington; Granted

TWC/2026/0320: Prior approval for change of use from agricultural use to flexible commercial use; Abbey Farm, Abbey Road, Lilleshall; Granted

TWC/2026/0321: Two-storey side and rear extension, first-floor rear extension and replacement garage with roof-mounted solar panels; Allscott, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0323: Replacement of one door and one window; Woodland Grange, Woodlands Road, Ironbridge; Granted (Listed building)

TWC/2026/0324: Change of use from supported living accommodation for five adults to a children's home for up to three children; Doseley Road, Dawley, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0325: Conservatory to the side elevation; Bank Road, Wellington, Telford; Granted

TWC/2026/0326: Certificate of lawfulness for commencement of development of the approved solar farm and battery energy storage facility; Site of Cheswell Grange, Cheswell Drive, Cheswell, Newport; Granted

TWC/2026/0330: Variation of conditions relating to materials and approved plans for the approved extension works; Haygates, Church Road, Lilleshall, Newport; Granted.

TWC/2026/0331: Replacement of an external wooden staircase with a metal staircase and alterations to window and door heads (part retrospective); The Old Hall, Church Lane, Little Wenlock, Telford; Granted (Listed building)

TWC/2026/0349: Replacement of eight timber windows with uPVC vertical sliding sash windows; 7A Market Square, Wellington; Refused

TWC/2026/0351: Certificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with side dormer and rooflights; Hartshill Avenue, Oakengates; Granted

TWC/2026/0352: Single-storey side and rear extension (part retrospective); Grasmere Close, Priorslee; Granted

TWC/2026/0358: Single-storey side extension and creation of a ramped front access; St Catherines Church, Eyton, Telford; Withdrawn

TWC/2026/0360: Prior approval for change of use from offices to a dwellinghouse; Woodthorne House, Sutherland Avenue, Wellington, Telford; Prior approval not required

TWC/2026/0378: Branch reduction of one beech tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order; Sanderville Close, Stirchley; Granted

TWC/2026/0391: Felling of one conifer pine tree; The Knowle, Jackfield; Granted

TWC/2026/0392: Felling of two ash trees; Madeley Road, Ironbridge; Granted