Listed buildings, conservation areas and planning
andybodders Planning decisions are a matter of balance, weighing up the positive benefits of a proposal against any negative consequences – called “the planning balance”. Until a couple of years ago,…
Planning bid to secure future of Assembly Rooms is a winner for Ludlow
The trustees of the Assembly Rooms have submitted an application for planning permission for extensive work on the property (15/01958/FUL; 15/01959/LBC). This scheme is a winner for Ludlow.
New solar farm proposed for Rock Farm on the outskirts of Ludlow
A fourth solar farm is being planned close to Ludlow. Global Renewable Construction Limited has applied for a screening option for a solar farm in Ludford parish (15/02288/SCR). The site…
On birds and trees, planning and police – when can developers chop down trees?
Update May 2016 PC David Hart, mentioned below, is no longer a member of the West Mercia Wildlife Unit. See the West Mercia police website for the latest Shropshire contact.…
Experts says heritage statement needed for Rocks Green supermarket proposal
A Shropshire Council conservation officer has called for a heritage assessment of the impact of the proposed supermarket at Rocks Green. In the clunky language of planning, the Rachael Parry…