Why a planning inspector approved housing at Foldgate Lane – and why he was wrong to do so
andybodders This is a detailed examination of the inspector’s decision. I can’t pretend that it is exhaustive but I hope it shows why this decision is one of the worst I…
Planners failed us on the Rocks Green supermarket application
The debate on the supermarket application yesterday continued for the best part of two and half hours. Councillors wanted to reject the application but they were blocked by the council’s…
Energy Storage unit proposed in field at Rock Farm, Ludford
Energy Reservoir 13 Ltd is hoping to build an electricity storage unit on green fields near Lower Ledwyche. A storage system is a good idea. But why isn’t it being…
Shropshire Council could back Rocks Green supermarket bid at October planning meeting
It looks like council planners may recommend approval of the controversial proposal build a 25,000 sq ft supermarket and a petrol station on the outskirts of Ludlow (14/05573/OUT). We won’t…
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…