Shropshire village homes plot on the market for £1 million

The development in Norton-in-Hales, was given the green light after a Government planning inspector approved it on appeal.

It comes after the village was named Champion of Champions in RHS Britain in Bloom's village category in 2015.

Applicant Wendy Andrews appealed to the Planning Inspectorate after Shropshire Council failed to come to a decision on the scheme.

It had been due to be considered by the authority's north planning committee in January, but was delayed due to ongoing discussions over highways issues. Residents had raised concerns about the site not being suitable and it causing an increase in traffic on narrow country roads.

The land at Chapel Lane and Beswick Lane has been farmed since the 1950s as a part of Terrace Holdings, a small dairy farm. The site has been under grazing for the past 20 years.

Berrys has today invited offers for the residential development site with a guide price of £1,150,000.

Charlotte Rogerson, who is handling the sale at Berrys, said: "This is a rare opportunity to develop a substantial number of dwellings in an exceptionally popular village. The site extends to approximately 1.21 hectares (three acres) and has outline planning consent for up to 12 houses, two of which are affordable dwellings.

"The site is located on the outskirts of the village, providing a spacious and tranquil setting with a pleasant rural outlook. The site will be accessed off Beswick Lane with potential for access on to Chapel Lane.

"Norton-in-Hales is an extremely popular village and we are expecting a great deal of interest."

Judges of RHS Britain in Bloom praised the excellent green spaces and variety of plants in the "beautiful, picturesque" village. The village was one of 70 finalists chosen from more than 1,000 groups across the country.

Judges said the variety of plants in Norton-in-Hales had made a "tremendous impact", particularly on the village green and sports field.

They said its commitment to the environment "played a large part in their success", praising projects such as "ground to ground" which sees coffee granules and bark mulch transformed into fertiliser and slug repellent.

For more details contact Berrys on (01743) 271697, email shrewsbury@berrybros.com or visit berrybros.com