Housing developers purchase former DWP office block on historic Shrewsbury site
Shropshire developers have bought a large plot of land and historic buildings in Shrewsbury, complete with a five-storey 1960s office building.
Shropshire Homes have confirmed they have completed the purchase of a large site on Monkmoor Road in Shrewsbury.
The site, referred to as Whitehall, includes a range of historic and listed buildings within the former walled garden of the 16th-century Whitehall mansion and a 1960s office block.
The five-storey building was built next to the historic mansion in 1968 and has been previously used by NHS and DWP but now stands vacant.
Shropshire Homes said they have acquired the empty site with the intention to re-develop it to provide "much needed housing for the town".
The sale does not include the mansion, which has already been converted by another developer.
As part of these plans, Shropshire Homes said they intend to preserve and enhance the character and setting of the listed buildings - which include the former stables and cottages, remains of the walled garden and a dovecote.
Howard Thorne, chairman at Shropshire Homes, is looking forward to the project.
He said: “Shropshire Homes have restored and converted many historic buildings in sensitive locations in Shrewsbury over the past forty years.
“We are now looking forward to restoring the important listed buildings within the former walled garden at Whitehall to breathe new life into this historic location and create a unique and very desirable living environment.”
Plans are currently in development and will be shared as part of a planning application later this year.