Willsgrove Developments have submitted an outline application to build 74 houses on the former quarry site on Fishmore Road (16/03096/OUT). The plan is for a mix of homes and apartments. It is on the right lines for what we need on this site. This site should be developed. It is suitable for a high density […]
Month: August 2016
Foldgate Lane housing inquiry adjourned – it’s been a toughie and we can’t afford to lose
Nearly one hundred residents turned out on Tuesday for the first day of the planning inquiry into proposals from property speculator Richborough Estates for 137 houses off Foldgate Lane. This is a greenfield site. It is not allocated in our local plan. The location is unsustainable and the development will damage setting of our historic […]
We’ve put forward St Julian’s Well tree in Ludlow for a national award
Update 4 September 2016 Alas, our bid has not been shortlisted by the Woodland Trust. That’s a shame becasue this is such a fine tree. Main article 5 August 2016 Every year, the Woodland Trust runs the Tree of the Year competition. Rather at the last moment, we councillors decided to put forward the horse […]
Welcome news as health minister Philip Dunne says Ludlow Community Hospital “will remain a hospital"
Last night, our local MP Philip Dunne, who is the new Health Minister, gave a categorical assurance that Ludlow Hospital will not close. He told a crowded meeting of the hospital League of Friends that the hospital “is going to remain a hospital”. Speaking after Philip, David Evans from the Clinical Commissioning Group confirmed that […]
Planning appeal for five houses on Burway Lane, Ludlow thrown out by planning inspector
Burway Lane is a narrow and quiet road that passes to the Cricket Club and a number of rather well appointed houses, before continuing as a track onto farmland to Burway House. In 2014, plans were submitted to Shropshire Council for four market homes and one affordable house.[1] They were rejected in October 2015. In […]