West Shrewsbury development proposals go on display
The views of Shrewsbury and Bicton parish residents are being sought on proposals for major new development off Welshpool Road, as part of the Shrewsbury West ‘sustainable urban extension’.
Shropshire Council is holding public exhibitions today and Thursday 18 July 2013, where a consultation draft masterplan is being presented regarding the development of 750 new homes, up to 12ha of employment land, a new Oxon Link Road between the A5 Bypass and the Holyhead Road, and a new expanded local centre.
The masterplan is being prepared in response to the adoption of the council’s Core Strategy, which identifies this area of the town as a strategic location for development, and will guide this future development.
Mal Price, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for built environment, said:
“These exhibitions are an opportunity for people to see and comment on the proposals as they emerge for this major development area.”
The exhibitions are being held at the following locations:
Thursday 4 July, 2pm to 6.30pm – Christ Church Oxon with Shelton Community Hall, Welshpool Road, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5AH.
Thursday 18 July, 3pm to 8pm – The Grapes Inn, Welshpool Road, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5BH.
There will also be an opportunity to see the exhibition at Bicton Heath Co-op between 8 July and 14 July.
The draft masterplan can also be viewed at www.shrewsburywest.org.
