Council looking to demolish former Shrewsbury medical practice as redevelopment plans move forward
Demolition work ahead of a major town centre development has moved a step closer with a council looking to knock down a former medical practice.
If it goes ahead, the majority of the existing buildings on the site would be knocked down.
The council has announced it is seeking permission to demolish the former Riverside Medical Practice – which has been empty since the surgery moved to Barker Street last year.
The council said no other demolition work is currently planned, with only the former medical practice being considered.
A spokesman for the council explained it is looking at whether it needs a notice of approval for the demolition.
He said: "A planning notice has been submitted in relation to the demolition of the former Riverside Medical Practice.
"The ‘application for prior notice’ will determine if prior approval is required for the demolition – which would simply be to clear the site in preparation for future development.
"No immediate construction work is planned at the site or in the Riverside area."
It comes after Shropshire Council's cabinet this week agreed to go out to consultation on a framework for the redevelopment of the site – which could include new squares, a re-routed Smithfield Road, and a riverside promenade.
The spokesman added: "No other demolition or development work is currently planned, and the Riverside Shopping Centre will reopen once the current lockdown restrictions are eased in the coming weeks.
"Businesses adjacent to the site are being kept informed by the Shrewsbury shopping centres management team.
"The application for prior notice has been submitted by Tetra Tech Europe on behalf of Shropshire Council. A response is expected in the next few weeks."
