Anger at bid for 300 more homes in Newport
Almost 300 homes could be built in Newport, despite objections from people living close to the proposed development sites.
The two latest homes schemes, submitted to Telford & Wrekin Council by Redrow Homes, are for a total of 280 homes in Newport.
The first application is for 110 homes on Plough Farm Nursery, in Plough Lane.
The second could see 170 homes built on land east of Kestrel Close and Beechfields Way and would mean demolishing two homes in Kestrel Close.
It comes after the final hurdle was cleared last week to build 111 homes on the former Dairy Crest factory site in Crudgington.
Former guitarist of the band The Verve, Nick McCabe, who now lives in Beechfields Way, has expressed his objection to the plans by setting up a Facebook group asking people to lobby Redrow.
McCabe's partner, Caron Malcolm, said there was no need for the development. She said the area had been outlined in Telford & Wrekin's Local Plan as part of the authority's green network – a blueprint shaping future development in the borough.
"I strongly object to the plans for this development," she said. "There is also outcry that they have earmarked two lovely four-bed properties for demolition to make way for a new road to feed the 170 houses.
"The proposed 110 homes estate, which includes blocks of flats amongst the planned housing stock, would create noise, dirt and an eyesore locally during construction.
"Long-term effects including the strain on schools, roads, sewage, electricity, doctors and dentists, would affect most residents in Newport. Telford & Wrekin's Local Plan shows this area as part of the green network. The council have land for housing allocated for years to come without including this beautiful green area."
Meanwhile, 111 homes will now be built on the former Dairy Crest factory site in Crudgington. The approved plans were subject to the developer signing an agreement to make financial payments to benefit the local community, which has now been done.
