The Council has produced additional guidance on the future development of a number of sites within the Borough. The planning briefs provide a description of each site, outlining the planning policy and history, identify any known constraints and provide detailed development criteria i.e. appropriate land uses, preferred development options and the requirements for site layout, design, access, landscaping, provision of services etc.

 

The briefs relate primarily to sites allocated for development within the Local Plan and seek to encourage their development. However as other potential re-developments arise development briefs have and will be prepared for non- allocated, windfall sites.

 

The site is in Crown ownership under the Secretary of State for Health and managed by the NHS Executive and is expected to be released for development within the next two to three years, although consent to redevelop the site may be sought within a shorter time period. The site is proposed for a purely residential redevelopment in view of the general character of the area to the north and south of Mytton Oak Road, however there may be an opportunity to incorporate other appropriate uses on the site within the relatively modern Ward 15. The possible change of use could include a community facility, such as a children's day nursery, community centre, a residential care facility, special /local needs accommodation for doctors /nurses or other special needs, community medical facility or small scale, Class B1(a) office uses.

The former hospital site is jointly owned by the Secretary of State for Health and the Shropshire Community and Mental Health NHS Trust and was vacated early in 2002. The site has an important heritage value relating to the architectural and historic interest of the buildings and land of the former Atcham Union Workhouse. The Brief advocates the following mix of uses:

 

A. residential conversion of the architecturally important buildings on the southern area of the site which comprise - the Grade II listed Workhouse building; and the kitchen/laundry building;

 

B. new build residential development largely on the cleared area of the site;

 

C. provision of recreational and amenity open spaces for the village community;

 

D. new build employment development for Class B1 uses on the undeveloped north-western area of the site;

 

E. retention of the former extended Chapel, rear car park and southern island garden with tree group G1 for a community centre use;

 

F. retention of the allotments to be accessed and serviced from the proposed development for community use.

This greenfield site has outline planning consent for 15 houses (originally granted on appeal 1998). The brief set out a mix of dwellings types that should be as follows during the period up to 2006:- Up to 10 units of local needs housing to rent/purchase and up to 15 units of open market housing either for purchase, rent or equity share. Any future development of a second phase (ie post 2006) would need to reflect the mix of dwelling types in the village and could include some elderly person accommodation (e.g. bungalows). At least 0.4 hectares (1 acre) of the site should be laid out to accommodate a "village green". This has been a long standing ambition in the community and would have the desired effect of formalising open space provision in the village. The design of the development will need to be of a high quality and reflect the relationship with the adjoining Conservation Area.

This brownfield site is proposed for a mix of residential and employment uses. Whilst the brief pre-dates the adoption of the local plan the general principles set out within the brief are still considered to be relevant. (Please note that the split between housing and employment has been amended slightly in the Local Plan).

This brownfield site is located in a primarily residential area and was previously used as rail sidings. Up until 2001 the site was leased for railfreight use, however, this is no longer the case and the site is expected to become available within the next 12 months. Whilst the brief pre-dates the adoption of the local plan the general principles set out within the brief are still considered to be relevant.

At the time of the Development Brief being prepared this site was identified in the deposit Local Plan for a mix of housing and employment use, however the site is now allocated for housing only.

 

An outline application for residential use was granted planning permission subject to a S106 agreement in May 2002.

This brownfield site lies within the Conservation Area, between the Rea Brook and properties fronting onto Abbey Foregate. At the time this brief was prepared the site was identified in the deposit Local Plan as a Development Brief site and the brief clearly favoured office use on the majority of the site. Subsequently, in the adopted Local Plan the site became an allocated employment site and was extended to the west. Whilst the site has been enlarged, the principles of the brief are still relevant. An application has already been approved (November 2002) for office use on the part of the site that fronts onto Abbey Foregate without prejudicing development on the remainder of the site.

This windfall site presents a significant brownfield redevelopment opportunity in a central location that is well served by local facilities with access to the town centre and public transport services. It is the aim of this development to provide a mix of houses for families, couples and for single people by providing a mix of dwelling types and sizes and a range of tenures for owner occupation. The obvious advantages of the site will be further enhanced through the use of innovative design and construction to provide an energy efficient, sustainable residential development which respects the character and setting of the Shrewsbury Town Centre Conservation Area. The site is currently owned by the Borough Council.

This site is located close to the town centre and due to its location the Council has sought to be reasonably flexible in the potential end users for the site. In general terms the following uses would be acceptable, subject to likely traffic generation and other detailed development control issues:

 

Hotel; Housing; Community facilities; local sports facilities (outdoor or indoor); Religious facilities; Nursery school/crèche/after school club; Public open space; Class B1 employment; or Small neighbourhood shops

 

At the rear of the site in the railway building (which cannot easily be converted for residential use without significant alterations) in general terms the following uses would be acceptable subject to likely traffic generation:

 

Small scale light industrial/starter units; High tech/research and development units; Small office units; Religious facilities; Community facilities; Nursery school/crèche/after school club; Commercial leisure

 

The following uses would be unacceptable

 

Retail development (other than small neighbourhood shop); or Non class B1 employment - due to likely proximity to residential properties.

The site is situated within the town centre conservation area and any development of the site must enhance or at the very least preserve the character of the conservation area. There are two particular difficulties regarding the development of this area: Firstly much of the area is situated within the floodplain of the River Severn (1 in 100 year event). The site is considered suitable to accommodate a number of uses which could include river related development for employment purposes, an entertainment venue, residential, hotel / leisure uses (including speciality shopping), retail and or office accommodation (of an appropriate scale).

 

Since the adoption of this brief part of the site has been granted consent for office use, and developed as new Offices for the Borough Council.

The Environment Agency has completed a flood protection scheme for this area. The Borough Council is seeking to acquire this site for a new entertainment venue.