First consultation takes place over MoD Donnington Plans
Telford & Wrekin Council is today holding the first of three events consulting on plans it has submitted that aim to make Donnington a main centre for the MoD logistics operation.
Telford & Wrekin Council has submitted two major plans for the site. If the two applications gain planning permission, it gives Telford the opportunity to become the Defence Gateway for the MoD logistics operation creating 100’s of jobs.
The three public events will be an opportunity for local residents to gain more information about the applications. They will include display boards outlining the scheme and feedback forms giving the public the opportunity to comment on the applications.
The events will be held between 3.30-8pm on:
- Thursday 6 February – Donnington Life Long Learning Centre, St Matthew’s Rd, Telford, TF2 7RB
- Friday 7 February – Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council, Castle Farm Community Centre, High St, Hadley, TF1 5NL
- Monday 10 February – Kynnersley Village Hall, Kynnersley,Telford, TF6 6DX
The council is seeking consent for two sites directly linked to MoD Donnington and the application is for the maximum requirements that the MoD would have in order to give them greater flexibility.
The applications include three major warehouses, associated car parking and offices.
The planning applications are expected to go before Telford & Wrekin Council’s Planning Committee in March.
The MoD is likely to take a decision on where its logistic operation is based later this year. A fundamental part of the decision making process will be the ability of the Council to prove through the planning applications that Donnington can accommodate the full requirements of the MoD.
