Objections to plans for more than 300 new homes

Nearly 200 people have objected to plans to build up to 335 homes on the outskirts of Oswestry.

Wain Estates has submitted an outline planning application for the housing development, which would include a number of affordable homes, on land south of Mount Road.

The scheme also includes public open space, landscaping and a sustainable urban drainage system, along with new road junction to access the site from the B4540.

But dozens of residents have objected to the proposals, stating concerns around more traffic and the appearance of the area.

Planning documents show that Wain Estates will look to utilise and improve a section of the existing bridleway that crosses the site from High Fawr Avenue, on the outskirts of Oswestry.

This, the developer said, would include an enhanced surface and low level lighting, providing pedestrian and cycle access.

The development also includes an area of parkland around a Grade II listed property called The Hayes, which stands next to the site, as well as plans to retain a number of older trees when the homes were built.

As the consultation drew to an end on Tuesday, 194 objections to the scheme had been submitted through Shropshire Council's planning portal.

One, from Alan Neale, said: "I feel that the scale of this proposal is unnecessary, as there is sufficient housing stock already available for our market town of this size."

Councillor Wendy Owen also objected, adding that she will request that the application is considered by the council's Northern Planning Committee.

"The additional traffic generated by the development would cause considerable congestion on several routes through Oswestry town centre," she said.

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

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