Hundreds of new homes for Shrewsbury likely to get the go-ahead
Controversial plans to build hundreds of new homes in western Shrewsbury by 2026 are likely to get the final seal of approval from councillors this week.
The Shrewsbury west masterplan is to be discussed by a full meeting of Shropshire Council on Thursday after being given the backing of the authority's cabinet in October.
If given the go-ahead by councillors, the masterplan will pave the way for the development of about 750 homes, up to 12 hectares of land for employment and a new Oxon Link Road between the A5 Bypass and the Holyhead Road.
The draft masterplan, drawn up for the Shrewsbury West Sustainable Urban Extension, intended as guidance for developers, will go to a full council meeting for adoption.
It comes despite more than three-quarters of people who took part in a public consultation during July and September stating they were not in favour.
Of the 154 people who answered, 119 said they did not agree with the development objectives.
Concerns have been raised about the proposals by the Shrewsbury West Residents' Association.
A written statement from David Kilby, a spokesman for the group, at the cabinet meeting in October said they believed there should be a greater emphasis on the masterplan "being a community-led plan'.
Councillor Mal Price, portfolio holder for planning, housing and commissioning, said at the time it was important the masterplan was adopted to help guide future development.
