Fears 200-home housing scheme could 'cripple' Market Drayton
Concerns have been raised over the development of 209 new homes which could "cripple" the infrastructure of a Shropshire town.
It comes as an application to build new houses at Greenfields Lane, in Market Drayton, was approved by Shropshire Council at the end of last year.
Work on the housing development has now started, prompting a campaigner to raise concerns over what it could mean for the market town.
Market Drayton resident Elliot Powell, who previously fought against the development of 97 homes on Damson Wood Walk and recently 100 homes at the site off Longford Turning.
He expressed his worry about the 209 homes being built, saying: "I don't think they've taken into consideration the needs of the community.
"I'm not against new homes. We do need ones to support the next generation, but we can't just build homes without looking at the bigger picture."
Mr Powell claimed that the town's infrastructure as "absolutely shambolic", with residents unable to get an appointment to see their GP.
