£625,000 price tag on Market Drayton land lined up for housing

Outline proposals for the homes in Dutton Close, Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton, were approved by Shropshire Council last year. The site is currently occupied by a derelict clubhouse that will be demolished as part of the scheme. The site has been put on the market for £625,000.

Stoke-upon-Tern Parish Council was in favour of the development, but Shropshire Council received eight letters of objection from residents who were concerned about access to the site and an increase in traffic.

A report by Shropshire Council case officer Richard Denison said the council supported the site being used for a residential development. "The proposal would not result in the loss of any significant trees, and have no adverse highway or ecological implications subject to conditions being imposed," it said.

It added that it would not have a major impact on local people, nor cause harm to the character and appearance of the local area.

At the time Graham Bould, clerk of the parish council, said: "The parish council resolved to support the application subject to additional information being made available by the applicant about access to the site and an even mix of property types."

Documents submitted in support of the applicant, Mr G Bellringer, said: "The proposal will make use of a brownfield site. The development will also make use of the existing children's play area which will be enhanced as part of these proposals."

Last year plans were also passed for a material recovery facility to built in nearby Warrant Road, Stoke Heath, dealing with more than 187,000 tons of rubbish per year.