Development of up to 1,400 homes may come to town

CEG is proposing to build between 1,200 and 1,400 homes, to the southwest of Shrewsbury

Up to 1,400 homes could be built on green space close to Shrewsbury if plans are approved.

Developer CEG is preparing a planning bid to build on the site, southwest of the town, between Mytton Oak Road and Hanwood Road.

Housing with "sizes for all" and local amenities have been proposed, including financial investment in local education and healthcare, the company said.

Shropshire Council said it was aware of the plans, but confirmed they were not part of the Shrewsbury West Sustainable Urban Extension (SWSUE).

Up to 40% of the site would be "new, accessible and managed open and green spaces", CEG has said.

A consultation event on the plan will take place at The Trinity Centre, in Meole Brace, from 16:00 BST on Monday.

The developer has proposed a mix of houses, with "types and sizes for all, including affordable, family, specialist and elderly accommodation".

There would be a variety of recreation spaces for all ages, including parks and woodland and formal sports pitches, it added.

'Economic growth'

New "local centre facilities" had been proposed for a site close to Bowbrook Primary School and Keystone Academy, a CEG spokesperson said.

These could include shops, places to eat and drink and space for healthcare provision such as doctors, a pharmacy and dentist, they added.

There would be employment opportunities within the local centre "with the potential for further commercial space generating jobs and contributing to economic growth", the spokesperson explained.

The SWSUE features a proposal to deliver about 750 new homes, together with up to 12 hectares of employment land, a new Oxon Link Road, between the A5 bypass and Holyhead Road, and a new expanded local centre.

A spokesperson said the council was aware CEG was undertaking "early public engagement on a proposal".

They added the authority encouraged people to get involved with the consultation by the developer and "if possible attend the event next week".

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.