Updated plans revealed for up to 50 new homes in Baschurch

Applicant Shropshire Stone and Granite has submitted fresh proposal to create the homes off Station Road in Baschurch.

The reserved matters application – which includes appearance, landscaping, layout and scale – has been submitted to Shropshire Council.

It follows the granting of outline planning permission by the council in 2015.

Planning officers gave the go-ahead to the scheme, which is earmarked for the former stonemason yard and Boreatton Arms pub, despite objections from Baschurch Parish Council.

Shropshire Stone and Granite put forward the proposal because the location is no longer suitable for the business.

Documents submitted in support of the updated application state: "The outline application was approved for a maximum of 50 dwellings. The submitted scheme of 48 provides a good mix of housing sizes varying from modest two bedroom cottages up to large four bedroom homes.

"This range will provide homes to suit the widest possible range of buyers, from singles, couples, the elderly all the way up to larger families."

In the original plans the applicant said that the area to the north of the site, next to the former railway station, had been allocated for “commercial development” – plans it says could provide “additional facilities to compliment the revival of the railway station”.

The fresh documents add: "Arguably the most important element of theproerty site, although it sits outside the development, is the former railway station building.

"Along with Crossing Cottage, the water tower and the signal box, the station building is Grade II listed. Unfortunately the building is in poor condition having suffered from neglect for a number of years. The building has recently been put on the market so it is possible that it will be renovated and redeveloped to a sustainable long-term use."

But Baschurch Parish Council objected to the outline application, saying it does not believe it “adds anything to the cause” of re-opening the station.

It added it was concerned with the number of applications given permission recently, along with others being considered.

Shropshire Council hopes to make a final decision on the updated scheme by August 16.

People can comment on the proposal as part of consultation into the development by visiting the council website.