Plans reworked for 212 new homes after concerns

People can now make official comments on plans to build 212 new homes on the site of a former school.

Planning documents revealed that, when members of the public were first given the chance to tell Telford and Wrekin Council what they thought about plans to build on the site of Phoenix School, in Dawley, most were against it.

"Generally, it is considered that the majority of residents were opposed to the proposed development," said a report from RPS Consulting Services Ltd.

The report added that many were supportive in terms of some of their responses to questions online and at a public consultation.

Dozens of residents, however, expressed concerns with the plans.

"The central focus of these objections was principally concerned about transport and highways," the planning agents added.

"Six responses were concerned about pressure on health services and three responses were regarding pressure on education services."

Four people asked for more open spaces while two wanted more allotments included as part of the plans.

The developers say, in order to address community concerns, some changes have been made to the scheme.

On traffic concerns, the width of the main road running through the site has been increased to accommodate a bus route.

The number of visitor parking spaces along the principal route has also increased.

A consultation on the proposals will run until 26 June with a decision expected to be made by 28 August.

The council says, as well as new homes, the plans also include community allotments, a new play facility, investment into school places and improvements to local roads.

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

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