Football traffic has reduced
Despite the large amount of publicity devoted to the issue by the Shropshire Star it seems a minority are still unaware of the planning issues that relate to the New Meadow, including Mr Camp and Mr Pain, (Starmail November 3).
Despite the large amount of publicity devoted to the issue by the Shropshire Star it seems a minority are still unaware of the planning issues that relate to the New Meadow, including Mr Camp and Mr Pain, (Starmail November 3).
The 650 parking spaces at the ground are dictated by national planning legislation which says one parking space for every 15 seats. Had more parking been developed it would not have been granted planning consent.
To claim that this issue has been "ignored" is totally incorrect. The aim of this legislation is to encourage more sustainable forms of transport to the ground.
Over 20 coaches from across Shropshire run to the site. Many more fans are now walking, cycling and using the town bus services.
The new ground has therefore actually reduced the amount of football traffic on a Saturday.
D Lynch, Shrewsbury
