166 homes at Land south of The Dale/The Crescent, Church Aston, Newport

What was proposed

The application proposed 166 homes, a new A518 access, open space, landscaping, play areas, footpaths, drainage and related works.

“TWC/2025/0772 Land south of, The Dale/The Crescent, Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire, Erection of 166no. dwellings (Class C3), means of vehicular access off the A518, open space, landscaping, play area, footpaths, drainage and all other ancillary and enabling works *** Amended plans and information submitted ***”

“This application seeks Full Planning Permission for erection of 166no. dwellings (Class C3), means of vehicular access off the A518, Open Space, landscaping, play area, footpaths, drainage and all other ancillary and enabling works.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 8.5-hectare site lies south of Church Aston, beside existing homes, the A518, farmland, public rights of way and listed buildings.

“The site lies to the south of the village of Church Aston, with the Market Town of Newport located beyond Church Aston to the north. The Application Site extends to 8.5 hectares. A small stretch of the Application Site bounds ‘The Dale’ adopted highway to the north. Residential development along The Dale, The Close and The Barns lies to the immediate north and east of the site, with the A518 lying to the south.”

“The Grade II* Listed Church Aston Manor is located to the west, with Church Aston House (Grade II Listed) located to the north–west. The Church of St. Andrew is a Grade II Listed Building and is located along the Dale to the north. Two Locally Listed Buildings are located to the west whilst the Primary School to the north-east, along the Dale, is also Locally Listed.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for one detached home was refused in 1990, while historic protected-tree applications were not included.

“Historic Applications relating to the works to Protected Trees on site have not been included within this Section.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the emerging allocation, affordable housing, technical mitigation, public benefits and contributions outweighed the loss of farmland and limited tree loss.

“The development would secure significant benefits including the delivery of market and affordable housing, biodiversity enhancements, public open space, active travel improvements, and recreational facilities as well as education funding, healthcare funding, highway infrastructure to mitigate for the development and its impact.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The ward member spoke against the application, while the applicant’s agent spoke in favour and highlighted the emerging allocation, housing, open space and infrastructure funding.

The committee vote

The committee approved the application by a majority vote, granting delegated authority to issue planning permission.

“On being put to the vote it was, by a majority:”

“RESOLVED – that delegated authority be granted to the Development Management Service Delivery Manager to grant Planning Permission (with the authority to finalise any matter including Condition(s), Legal Agreement Terms, or any later variations) subject to the following:”

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