Proposal for 1,500 Residences in Shropshire Village Submitted

A proposal for the construction of 1,500 residential units within a village in Shropshire has been lodged with planning authorities. This development envisions the creation of a new housing estate spanning approximately 112 hectares (277 acres) on land situated in Tasley, close to Bridgnorth. The current figure represents an increase of 450 dwellings compared to earlier proposals presented by developers Taylor Wimpey and Bloor Homes during July. The submission requests a “scoping opinion” from Shropshire Council, which is intended to facilitate outline planning permission. Furthermore, the project is slated to incorporate 14.6 hectares designated for employment, alongside a specialized residential facility for seniors, a nursery, a primary educational institution, and commercial retail spaces. Information for this report was compiled by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, an entity that reports on local government bodies and other public sector entities. Updates from BBC Shropshire are available on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.