19/02880/FUL — Shrewsbury Town Council

Address	Proposal	Shrewsbury Town Council Decision
Land Off Red Barn Lane Shrewsbury Shropshire	Erection of 5no detached dwellings and garages, construction of access and associated infrastructure	Objection
Application Date:
2019-07-03
Application Notes:
The Town Council objects to this planning application on the following grounds: • This parcel of land was proposed as part of the recent local plan review and was not considered further as it did not meet the conditions around sustainability. • Members have concerns that these proposals, on part of a vital green corridor into the town, will set a dangerous precedent for future development in this area and will have a major impact on the landscape amenity of this valley. The Rea Valley should be preserved as a green corridor at all costs. • The Shrewsbury Big Town Plan (now adopted by Shropshire Council and used as a material consideration in the planning process) identifies the need to retain, preserve and enhance the green network. This is one such network. • Members also have concerns in relation to the ecological impact of these proposals on the local environment and feel that it is vital to maintain an undeveloped green corridor in this part of the town. • There are also concerns in relation to the narrow access road for the proposed development and its ability to connect safely with Longden Road particularly since the primary route arcs at this stage and will impact on the site lines egressing the site. • It is noted that gardens are to back down to the Rea brook. This change from agricultural land to domestic use is not suitable for in this location. • Members question the needs assessment for the development of such large properties in this area. • Members have concerns in relation to the visual amenities and the impact on the local area if this application is granted permission. At the Planning meeting held on 07.01.2020, Members considered the additional submissions for this application and were disappointed that there was little in the way of changes to the plans already seen. members felt that the developer's case of an existing build line to justify their proposed development is misleading and that any encroachment into the existing green corridor of the rad Brook Valley should be resisted. They also felt that the proposed development would detract from the existing open character of the area and narrow the valley in a Conservation Area. The Town Council re-states that its original objections to this application remains and would like to challenge the inclusion of the 'existing build line' within the application.