Villagers in protest over Telford homes plans
Residents have hit out at plans to build 388 homes on green land in the centre of their Telford village by staging a protest on a playing field which will also have houses built on it.
Residents have hit out at plans to build 388 homes on green land in the centre of their Telford village by staging a protest on a playing field which will also have houses built on it.
The Ironstone Development Group has submitted plans for the houses in the centre of Lawley Village.
In response, a group of Lawley residents staged a protest at the playing fields to highlight how well-used the site is and to make more residents aware of the plans.
Emma Gorse, who led Sunday’s protest, said: “Many residents who attended the protest knew nothing of the plans to take away any of their playing field and are mystified and angry that this can happen.”
She added: “Residents who have voiced concerns are met with a simple statement that the plans have been in place for over 10 years and outline planning permission was granted in 2005. We refuse to let this happen without making a lot of noise and challenging these plans.”
The scheme is due to be discussed by Telford & Wrekin Council’s plans board on August 22.
Comments for: "Villagers in protest over Telford homes plans"
Michelle
Behind my house, a small play area is currently being built on, it seems every spare bit of land is being built on. The play area was lovely, planning permission was sought 3 times and we objected all 3 times, but it was Wrekin Housing Trust applying for planning permission from Telford and Wrekin council - it was inevitable it would go through despite being poorly designed and completely unsuitable. It makes my blood boil. This was in Malinslee which is pretty well built up to the eyeballs as it it, I would like to see them try to build something of this scale in Newport or Lilleshall.
Michelle
Also who will be buying these homes? Although many are classed as "affordable" how many people on or below the average wage would be able to get a mortgage for these homes? I predict many special offers and deals when the houses cant be sold.
Rich
Link to Lawley Design codes
http://www.lawley.info/pdfs/designcodes.pdf
It makes hilarious reading. I refer you to pages 16, 22, 82 and 85.
"Lawley Village’s simple local vernacular and strong sense of community is an important feature of the new Lawley development surrounding the village. A number of existing physical features and structures that are recognisable as the village are to form important foci, contributing to the ‘sense of place’, and must be respected in the design of development."
HA HA HA...
Rob, Telford
Rich - you missed out the the bit about dynamic rhythm of blocks, with the corners being articulated...!
Benji
Surely these houses were on the master plan for the whole development. They can't be a new idea that's just suddenly jumped into the developers head.
This will have been well planned and thought out. Seems some people are sore that they didn't read up on the whole of the development before snapping up the houses.
Rich
Well planned and thought out, yes, but for who ?
The density of this development is rediculous,and what on earth does 1.5 parking spaces per house exactly mean ? it means 1.
When the next generation grow up having to pay off huge education fees whilst saving their 30% deposit for their first home, where will they park ?.
Go and check out the size of the gardens these developers provide, and the space between the houses (barely wide enough for a wheelie bin).See how many cars are parked on the pavements causing a dangerous obstruction.
It's all about the profit for the developers and to hell with the communities, play areas and green spaces.
Benji
It's a case of "buyer beware" and ensuring you do your research about a development before jumping in.
I have seen these developments. I live in one. I'm well aware of some of the challenges faced by communities.
I agree 1.5 parking spaces per house sounds absurd. When I moved into my property I was offered the option of purchasing more spaces. I'm also aware that some of my neighbours are two, three or four car households. Improved public transport links are needed to these new developments.
Again, the master plan documents will have shown where the green spaces, play spaces and parking would be. It's up to residents to do more than just listen to a sales pitch and sign on the dotted line.