Plans for 40 homes at old Telford gasworks site

A disused piece of land in Telford which has lay unused for several years looks set to be revitalised after plans for 40 new homes were unveiled.

The land, which lies off Grooms Alley in Wellington, opposite Morrison's supermarket, was formerly the site of the town's gasworks and coal works, but is now unused and has been fenced off from the road.

But now Lioncourt Homes, which is based in Worcestershire, plans to bring the site back into use as a development of 17 two-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom homes.

The new development will include a large area of open space at one end of the site, next to the BMX track and play area.

Designers working for Lioncourt Homes discussed the plans with Telford & Wrekin Council before submitting an application for consent, and aims to build homes that look similar to other homes near by.

But due to the potential cost of redeveloping the site, no affordable housing is proposed as part of the development.

Shropshire Council, which keeps historic records of the area, has advised Lioncourt Homes to carry out a programme of archaeological work.

A spokesman said: "The proposed development site lies partly on the site of the 19th century marshalling yards at Wellington Station. Remains associated with the former marshalling yards may therefore be impacted on by the proposed development."

Residents have also supported the plans.

David Woods, who lives in Saville Close, next to the proposed development, said: "I would support this application with the further addition of foliage and trees. This would soften the outlook and provide privacy. I feel this is missing from the current Saville Close area and would like to see this area improved with foliage and trees also."

Developers hope to receive planning permission by the end of April.