Shropshire Star

Latest move in Newport supermarket plan battle

The next step in a long running proposal for a supermarket to be built in Newport was being discussed today.

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A preliminary inquiry meeting into an application which could see a Sainsbury's built on Station Road on land owned by Telford & Wrekin Council was taking place in the Royal Victoria Hotel.

Representatives from developer St Modwen, land owner and planning authority Telford & Wrekin Council and campaign group Save Newport Campaign were facing a planning inspector.

The full inquiry is due to start on January 20 next year.

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