Redrow Plans revealed for over 400 properties in Telford
The Midlands branch of UK housebuilder Redrow is seeking planning permission for a 400-home development in Telford, Shropshire. Based on a scheme which previously gained planning permission in 2014, but since lapsed, the currently derelict site will include market and affordable housing. A decision on the scheme is expected to be made by Telford and Wrekin Council in the coming months.

Midlands Property Jon Robinson

Credit - Redrow Homes (Midlands)

Plans have been revealed for a major housing development of more than 400 properties that could be built in Shropshire.

Applicant Redrow Homes (Midlands) is seeking permission for the project on land west of Castle Farm Way in the Priorslee area of Telford.

The site already had planning permission for 600 homes which was approved in 2014, which has now lapsed.

Telford and Wrekin Council is set to make a final decision on the plans in the coming months.

A document submitted to the council by the applicant said: "The aim of the proposal is to provide a new high quality residential development that respects and enhances the existing landscape setting of the site, but that also delivers benefits to the wider community through provision of new footpath links, open spaces and much needed market and affordable housing within the area.

"The scheme now proposed, although a full standalone application, is based on the parameters of the formal approval and the access points agreed in 2014.

"The site has been derelict for a number of years, previously housing the former Celestica factory now demolished.

"The majority of the site is now covered with rough grassland and self-set trees amongst the existing mature trees and vegetation."