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Controversial 65-homes plan for Whitchurch recommended for approval

A plan to build up to 65 homes in Whitchurch is being recommended for approval – despite the objections from the town council and members of the public.

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Supporting image for story: New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

Supporting image for story: Artists of Whitchurch: Homebuilder to host photography gallery at development

Artists of Whitchurch: Homebuilder to host photography gallery at development

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

Shropshire's Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza raises more than £7,000 for dog charities

Supporting image for story: Shropshire golfer follows in footsteps of Ryder Cup heroes at ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Shropshire golfer follows in footsteps of Ryder Cup heroes at ‘unofficial Major of junior golf’

Supporting image for story: 11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

11 adorable photos of sausage dogs taking over Shropshire attraction as popular Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza returns

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent apology after burst pipe affects water supplies for Prees residents

Severn Trent apology after burst pipe affects water supplies for Prees residents

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Controversial 65-homes plan for Whitchurch recommended for approval

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Supporting image for story: MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

Supporting image for story: 'For book lovers who want a little magic': Fantasy-inspired bookshop opening in north Shropshire market town

'For book lovers who want a little magic': Fantasy-inspired bookshop opening in north Shropshire market town

Supporting image for story: Free stroke awareness workshops coming to Whitchurch in collaboration with Community Resource Care

Free stroke awareness workshops coming to Whitchurch in collaboration with Community Resource Care

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

Revealed: Most affordable towns to live in across Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called out to fire in engine bay of car

Firefighters called out to fire in engine bay of car

Supporting image for story: Appeal for new members and volunteers at Whitchurch day centre

Appeal for new members and volunteers at Whitchurch day centre

Supporting image for story: Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

Star-studded Shropshire: Remember when Ellesmere College was backdrop to a 1978 Richard Burton psychological thriller?

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called to reports of crash on Whitchurch road

Fire crews called to reports of crash on Whitchurch road

Supporting image for story: Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Thirteen pubs across West Midlands set to help tackle loneliness across Christmas

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire farmer overturned vehicle with telehandler in debt row - and secured £30k of credit illegally

North Shropshire farmer overturned vehicle with telehandler in debt row - and secured £30k of credit illegally

About Whitchurch

Inhabited since the Roman times and still a thriving market town, Whitchurch has a large variety of independent shops and restaurants. As well as the flourishing high street, Whitchurch boasts a community hospital, a civic centre with community hub, a swimming pool and leisure centre and markets.