1A The Parade, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EB

Planning appeal 6000509 at 1A The Parade, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EB (Telford and Wrekin Council) was allowed on 5 January 2026 by Inspector Brennan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO, with specific regard to the transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access.

Prior approval for the proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 8no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

Authority: Telford and Wrekin Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Brennan P
Postcode: TF2 8EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO, with specific regard to the transport impacts of the development, particularly to ensure safe site access

What decided it

The parking survey demonstrating sufficient on-street parking availability within the vicinity of the site, combined with the sustainable location with good access to public transport and services, satisfied the requirement for safe site access under Class MA paragraph MA.2(2)(a) of the GPDO.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Telford and Wrekin Local Plan 2011-2031 Appendix F
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 112Paragraph 116

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