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THE FIGHT CONTINUES TO SAVE OUR GREEN BELT
Keep the faith! The fight is not over
- Arm yourself with information from our website; get up to date by reading The Parish Magazine article whilst we await updates from Shropshire Council
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Boningale Homes Albrighton South Planning Application - What next?
- When, and how, will the decision be made on the planning application 24/02108/OUT?
- What are the possible next steps after the decision is made?
Shropshire Local Plan 2016-2038 - What next?
Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
NEW Planning Addendum & Green Belt Assessment Documents
What is happening now - in a nutshell
Latest News
- Draft Local Plan Rejected: Shropshire's draft Local Plan was deemed "unsound" by the Government Planning Inspectorate in a letter which stated it was due to insufficient housing provisions.
- Housing Target Shortfall: The plan failed because the Planning Inspectors disagreed with how and where it allocated housing numbers; including those to meet Black Country unmet need.
- Planning Inspectors Response needed: Council have responded to their letter and they have until 28th February to decide whether to accept the Council's proposals on the emerging Local Plan
- Revised Plan Required: Shropshire Council has six months to submit a revised plan demonstrating how it will accommodate additional housing, especially in eastern Shropshire.
- Council Response: The council proposes identifying sites for 1,500 additional homes, potentially in the Green Belt, while challenging some Inspectorate demands.
- Plan Rejection Consequences: If the revised plan is rejected, the council would then begin a new Local Plan process immediately.
- Plan Acceptance Actions: If accepted, the council will expedite site identification this spring, potentially including "safeguarded" Green Belt land (e.g. the Taylor Wimpey site off Cross Road, Albrighton) and sites in east Shropshire around Shifnal, Albrighton and Tong. To be decided by Summer 2025.
- Albrighton Development: Albrighton has seen significant recent development, with more already approved which total 771 new houses in our development plan.
- AVAG's Position: The Albrighton Village Action Group (AVAG) supports the council's efforts and calls for a prompt "Call for Sites" to give ample time to identify locations that ensure sustainable development; locations that secure the best possible outcome for Albrighton and the wider county.
- New Local Plan in 2025: A new Local Plan process will begin in October 2025 regardless of what happens with these Spring/Summer negotiations.
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Local Plan Withdrawn!
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