Letter - Glad housing plan on conservation area was rejected
I was very pleased to see that the Shropshire Council planning committee has very sensibly rejected an application for the erection of two houses on a superb conservation area along the river corridor at Pengrove, Kingsland.
I was very pleased to see that the Shropshire Council planning committee has very sensibly rejected an application for the erection of two houses on a superb conservation area along the river corridor at Pengrove, Kingsland.
My first observation about this application was to wonder how these very large, overbearing buildings could be described as ‘eco-friendly’.
It’s difficult to imagine a less ‘eco-friendly’ development in the context of this wonderfully overgrown and wildlife inhabited piece of land.
It is interesting to note that the combined floor area of the two proposed eco-friendly houses would have been greater than the present Pengrove development which consists of nine town houses.
My second observation was that the wonderful view from the opposite bank in the Quarry Park, which is enjoyed by local residents and tourists alike, would have been ruined for all time.
Judie McCoy
Porthill
Shrewsbury
Comments for: "Letter - Glad housing plan on conservation area was rejected"
eva land
[My second observation was that the wonderful view from the opposite bank in the Quarry Park, which is enjoyed by local residents and tourists alike, would have been ruined for all time.]
You mean like how Burrs Field was a Lead Factory 100 years ago and is now a recreational area?
[It is interesting to note that the combined floor area of the two proposed eco-friendly houses would have been greater than the present Pengrove development which consists of nine town houses.]
It is interesting to note that the Pengrove Development houses (which are a very practical design and a delight to live in) sell for around £250,000 per unit.
The two eco houses will most likely be around the 1 million to 1.5 million each when they are sold, much like the equivalent top of the market Victorian properties in Kingsland.
They will be far more sustainable and a better design than those built next to Kingsland bridge a few years ago.
[on a superb conservation area along the river corridor at Pengrove, Kingsland.]
I remember when sheep were grazed on that site and I wonder if the ground was ever properly investigated for contamination as it would be today if it were necessary.
As the planning officers supported this scheme, it stands a high possibility of being allowed at appeal.
Barbara
Let's be honest this is more about the current residents retaining their views and more importantly the values of their homes than anything to do with the environment.
I wonder whether their concern for it was an issue when their homes were built or bought?
Strange how when friends of mine objected against a development incluing 'loss of view' as a reason they were told quite simply by the authorities that nobody is entitled to a view, they however do not live in such a well heeled area as these people.Enough said?