Hinstock homes development could reach 136

People from a north Shropshire village are fighting five separate applications that could see a development of more than 100 homes expand the area.

Hinstock, near Market Drayton, has become a hotspot for development after a recent application submitted could take the total of new homes to 136.

And with some residents in the village firmly in objection to the plans, many have said they believe it could ruin the character of the area.

Ian Simpson objected to plans for eight homes on Newport Road by commenting on the Shropshire Council website. He said: "We do not need any more properties building in Hinstock.

"Enough is enough - these are proposed on green belt land and just not required.

"The field subject to this application is a habitat for newts and toads along with many other types of wildlife ,and I strongly object to its loss."

In addition to these eight, plans have been submitted for 47 on land of Chester Road, 36 on land east of Chester Road, 13 off Manor Farm Drive, 30 at the site of Lazy Days Motor Homes Sales Centre on the A41, and another two off Marsh Lane.

And with reference to the 36 homes proposed for land east of Chester Road, the nearby residential care home has said that the access to and from the site along Manor Farm Drive is the main problem, rather than the development itself.

It has said that a better access point could be made elsewhere, allowing minimal traffic down the narrow road.

Also worried about the dangers of this access point is one of the Drive's residents Amanda Alamanos.

She said: "At present this road is a safe area for children who live on the road to walk to school and play.

"The road, with cars parked and with the planning decision for the land adjacent still outstanding is too narrow to take what would be in excess of a minimum of 64 cars based on 2 car per household formula."

But chair of Hinstock Parish Council, Mark Williams, said that many residents have actually supported the variety of applications.

He said: "I cannot comment from a council point of view of course, because we haven't discussed it yet.

"But it is difficult to get a general consensus. A lot of people feel that housing coming into the village is a positive thing, and that it will be a great thing for the school, the pub, and other things.

"Of course some people that are directly and closely affected by the plans are concerned, so there isn't an overall consensus as yet."

The applications are available to view on the Shropshire Council website and are set to be discussed by councillors at the next meeting.