Plans for 210-home sustainable neighbourhood

Plans have been submitted for 210 new sustainable homes on farmland in Shrewsbury.

Developer Bloor Homes has submitted an outline planning application for a "landscape-led" new neighbourhood on Pulley Lane.

The proposals state all the homes will be gas-free and equipped with air source heat pumps, solar panels, uprated insulation and EV charging.

Plans also include a new outdoor recreation area, that would act as an extension of the existing Rea Brook Valley Nature Reserve.

The open space, called Rea Brook Greenway, would be to the northeast of the site.

The developer said the plans were submitted to Shropshire Council after carrying out a consultation with local residents last year.

It addressed concerns about surface flooding for those living in the vicinity of the nature reserve - but said plans would include a drainage strategy that would "ensure surface water is appropriately managed".

Play areas, a community orchard and a network of new public walking and cycling routes could also be on the cards if the new development is approved.

The developer said 20% of the homes at the proposed development would be provided as affordable housing, including shared ownership homes.

Max Whitehead, planning director at Bloor Homes Midlands, said: "We are very grateful to everyone who took part in our pre-application consultation on plans for a high-quality development at Pulley Lane.

"All the feedback comments we received were considered as we finalised our outline plans.

"We are particularly pleased to be able to propose extensive high-quality landscaped open spaces for the whole community to enjoy, and we look forward to continued engagement as the planning process moves forward."

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