Major update on plans for 350 homes set for village near Bridgnorth

A town council has organised a public meeting with a developer after they revealed plans for a 350-home development in a small, south Shropshire village.

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Planning consultants Boyer Planning said they are proposing a 350 house development in Highley, near Bridgnorth, together with landscaping, green infrastructure, public open space and areas of play with “the aim of creating a cohesive and sustainable extension to the built-up area of Highley”.

The plans are for Netherton Lane in the village and are yet to be submitted to Shropshire Council but the developer has launched a consultation into the plans.

Concerns from locals have led Highley Parish Council to arrange a public meeting with Boyer, later this month.

The meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at the Severn Centre was organised at the request of residents to allow Boyer to present their proposals and answer questions directly, the town council said.

“Highley Parish Council is facilitating this meeting only and has hired the room to ensure the community has the opportunity for a face‑to‑face discussion. The council is not the applicant and is not promoting or endorsing the scheme,” said a spokesperson.

The town council added that the original consultation for the plans that were set to end on September 9 has been extended.

“Boyer has confirmed that the public consultation will remain open beyond this meeting, allowing residents additional time to submit their comments after hearing the developer’s presentation,” said the town council.

The town council added: “Residents are encouraged to gather and submit evidence relating to material planning considerations, such as: highway safety and traffic impact; flooding, drainage, and environmental constraints, impact on local services and infrastructure; landscape, ecology, and heritage matters; design, layout, and density; noise, amenity, and neighbouring impacts.

“This ensures that responses are as effective and relevant as possible within the planning system.”