More than 200 homes set to be built near town despite residents' fears
More than 200 homes are to be built near Newport despite residents’ fears that it would be overbearing.
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Telford & Wrekin Council has given delegated appraisal for Tilia Homes to construct 214 properties opposite Newport Innovation Park, near the A518 Chetwyn Aston roundabout. The development also includes access, open space, landscaping, drainage and ancillary infrastructure.
Many objections were sent to Telford & Wrekin Council, with residents stating that it will have a detrimental impact on wildlife and the loss of a greenfield site. The impact it will have on privacy on homes in Station Court and Station Road and the potential of an increased flood risk were also reasons given.
Chetwynd Aston & Woodcote Parish Council also objected to the proposal, stating that the development represents a 250 per cent increase in housing.
“Should this application receive approval by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) then we argue that road safety and pedestrian safety mitigations must be addressed with the developers as a result of their proposals,” said a parish council spokesperson.
