Developer plans to demolish five-storey 1960s office building in Shrewsbury

Earlier this month, Shropshire Homes confirmed they had completed the purchase of a large plot of land off Monkmoor Road in Shrewsbury.

The site, referred to as Whitehall, includes a range of historic buildings within the former walled garden of the 16th-century Whitehall mansion and a 1960s office block.

The five-storey building was built next to the historic mansion in 1968 and has been previously used by NHS and DWP but now stands vacant.

Now, Shropshire Homes are planning a consultation event to talk to residents about the plans.

The proposals include demolishing the former Whitehall office building, which has been described as a ‘blight’ upon the Conservation Area within which it sits, and retaining and enhancing the Grade II listed buildings and structures on the site.

Andrew Rogers, Land Manager at Shropshire Homes commented “Shropshire Homes are looking forward to lovingly restoring another historic Shrewsbury site.

"We have a strong track record of completing similar restoration and new build schemes within the town centre since the company’s inception over 40 years ago.

"The new development at Whitehall will lovingly restore some at-risk Listed Buildings to their former glory whilst we also construct a collection of high-quality new homes.”

A drop-in consultation will be held at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Conference Centre at The Cut, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH on Wednesday, September 18 between 3pm and 6pm.

Representatives of Shropshire Homes will be available to discuss the proposals. The consultation will also provide the public with an opportunity to make comments on the proposals.