Villagers in protest over Telford homes plans

Residents have hit out at plans to build 388 homes on green land in the centre of their Telford village by staging a protest on a playing field which will also have houses built on it.

The Ironstone Development Group has submitted plans for the houses in the centre of Lawley Village.

In response, a group of Lawley residents staged a protest at the playing fields to highlight how well-used the site is and to make more residents aware of the plans.

Emma Gorse, who led Sunday's protest, said: "Many residents who attended the protest knew nothing of the plans to take away any of their playing field and are mystified and angry that this can happen."

She added: "Residents who have voiced concerns are met with a simple statement that the plans have been in place for over 10 years and outline planning permission was granted in 2005. We refuse to let this happen without making a lot of noise and challenging these plans."

The scheme is due to be discussed by Telford & Wrekin Council's plans board on August 22.