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Landowners seek permission to build up to nine new homes on edge of small north Shropshire village

An application has been submitted for a small housing development in a village near Whitchurch, amid increased pressure on Shropshire Council to find space for more homes.

Supporting image for story: Landowners seek permission to build up to nine new homes on edge of small north Shropshire village

Supporting image for story: Lorry driver, 45, ordered to stay off alcohol after drink driving on busy A41 at Whitchurch

Lorry driver, 45, ordered to stay off alcohol after drink driving on busy A41 at Whitchurch

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called after fire involving van on A-road in north Shropshire

Emergency services called after fire involving van on A-road in north Shropshire

Supporting image for story: New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

Supporting image for story: Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due

Shropshire hit by heavy rain amid weather warnings across the UK - here’s when the downpours are due

Supporting image for story: 'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

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Landowners seek permission to build up to nine new homes on edge of small north Shropshire village

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About Whitchurch

Inhabited since the Roman times and still a thriving market town, Whitchurch has a large variety of independent shops and restaurants. As well as the flourishing high street, Whitchurch boasts a community hospital, a civic centre with community hub, a swimming pool and leisure centre and markets.