Brick supply issues lead to rethink at 1,000-home Ironbridge development
Developers have told planners that there have been supply problems but that the replacement gold colour "offers a much better contrast to the main facing brick."
Brick supply problems have prompted a house design tweak on part of the giant Ironbridge Power Station development.
Developer Taylor Wimpey North Midlands has told Shropshire Council that it wants to swap an Ibstock Western Red style and replace it with the Ibstock Grainger Gold style.
The proposed change would change the look of some of the properties at the Tower Woods, Benthall Grange, part of the wider 1,000 house site.
Developers have told planners that there have been supply problems but that the replacement gold colour "offers a much better contrast to the main facing brick."
Council planners are set to make their minds up on the application by December 7, 2026.
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