Massive Shrewsbury 570-home plan with new primary school submitted for site near historic battlefield
Developers have submitted plans for a giant new Shrewsbury housing development, proposing 570 new homes and a new primary school.
The outline proposal, from Manor Oak homes, has been submitted to Shropshire Council.
The site put forward for the development is a piece of land at Battlefield in Shrewsbury - to the east of Battlefield Roundabout, bordered by the A49, and A53.
Design and access documents submitted with the plans detail ambitions to build 570 new homes, a new primary school, commercial retail, and community facilities.
The developers are proposing to create a roundabout access for the site off the A53 as well as a footbridge over the A49.
The site is located near to the historic and sensitive location of the Battle of Shrewsbury. Currently there are no significant housing developments to the east of the A49 in that area of the town.
The application addresses how the design for the homes will "draw inspiration from Shrewsbury itself".
It states: "Manor Oak Homes are pleased to bring forward their vision for a sustainable community at Battlefield, Shrewsbury.
"The proposals for up to 570 new dwellings have been designed to respond sympathetically to the site and its context, especially landscape, topography and heritage."
It adds: "The provision of new homes and well planned places is an important issue locally and nationally and is recognised by Government. Demand for new homes is being driven a number of different factors and these proposals seek to meet the unmet need in Shropshire.
"The design of new homes will draw inspiration from Shrewsbury itself, and recent development in Shropshire more widely.
"The scheme will integrate into its surroundings through the provision of an open space network that contains a variety of functional spaces that will enhance nature and provide space for recreation and play for residents.
"The primary connection to the site will be made from the A53 to the north, with a new pedestrian/cycle bridge being provided to the west across the A49.
"Wider connectivity to Battlefield and Shrewsbury will be via the existing highway network and can be achieved through walking, cycling, public transport and private vehicles.
"The proposals include space for a new primary school and a local centre that could include community facilities, small shops, a convenience store and medical facilities.
"A mix of houses will be provided with different sizes and tenure to meet the needs of the local community."
The documents show the site would be broken down into four areas - Gateway, Battlefield Park, Albrightlee Gardens, and The Dell.
The Gateway would include a one-form entry primary school, commercial retail, community facilities, as well as housing.
Battlefield Park would be a residential development along the primary street within the central part of the site.
The Albrightlee area would be housing on the northeast edge, and The Dell would be housing to the south and southeast.
A decision on the plans will be taken at a later date.
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