Below are copies of the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Screening Assessment Reports (SEA) together with copies of the Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Screening Assessment Report. These reports have been prepared by Shropshire Council at the request of Condover Parish Council to accompany the Reg 14 version of the Condover Neighbourhood Development Plan. Please click on the buttons below to read the full reports.
In accordance with our recent discussions, we are pleased to present this report, which addresses several queries raised by Dorrington residents. The report focuses in particular on development matters concerning Station Road and outlines the key stages involved in the progression of the Neighbourhood Plan.
Please click on the link below to read the full report.
The parish council is aware of recent concerns raised by residents regarding the possibility of development on land off Station Road, Dorrington. We want to provide clear information and outline the next steps.
A proposal for this site was refused by Shropshire Council around eight years ago and dismissed on appeal. That decision remains part of the evidence base. Shropshire Council is now undertaking a new Call for Sites, which requires all parishes to reassess potential locations. This does not mean any site will be allocated or approved.
We recognise that some residents did not receive the recent newsletter or were unaware of consultation events. We are reviewing our communication methods to ensure future engagement reaches the whole community.
Over the coming weeks, the parish council will:
We are committed to a transparent and inclusive process. No decisions have been made, and residents will have full opportunity to participate before any recommendations are finalised.
The dates below are for our next Consultation Meetings – please come along and have your say about the Neighbourhood Plan.
Wednesday 18th March at 6.30pm
Saturday 21st March at 12noon
Wednesday 25th March at 6.30pm
Sunday 29th March at 12noon
Thursday 2nd April at 6.30pm
Saturday 11th April at 12noon
Thursday 16th April at 6.30pm
Saturday 18th April at 12noon
Condover Parish Council’s draft Neighbourhood Plan has been revised and is available for review.
Please click on the link below to read the completed document.
Since 2012 local communities have been able to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for their local area, putting in place planning policies for the future development and growth of the neighbourhood.
In 2017 it was agreed that Condover Parish Council would look at creating a Neighbourhood Plan. After a lot of work and many consultations we are now approaching the final stages.
In brief a Neighbourhood Plan is a community-led framework for guiding the future development and growth of an area. It may contain visions, aims, planning policies, proposals for improving the area or providing new facilities, or allocation of key sites for specific kinds of development.
A Neighbourhood plan will be subject to examination and referendum and then form part of the Local Development Plan. This statutory status gives Neighbourhood Plans far more weight than some other local planning documents, such as parish plans, community plans and village design statements.
During Community Consultations and feedback we have created a SWOT analysis report which fully explains the need for such a plan.
Copies of the draft Neighbourhood Plan and the SWOT analysis can be found by clicking the links belo
The next stage of our Neighbourhood Planning processes is to address housing within our parish.
Condover Parish Council are required by Shropshire Council to provide 69 new homes – with Dorrington being the main development hub within Condover Parish.
Of the 69 homes required, 7 have already been built, leaving 62 new homes.
It has been agreed with Shropshire Council that our Neighbourhood Plan will allocate preferred housing sites to deliver 55 of the 62 homes required.
It is expected that the remaining 7 houses will be delivered through windfall opportunities (infill sites etc).
There has been extensive consultation with residents about the location and scale of proposed sites. Through the consultations is has been established that residents would prefer new housing to be delivered on a number of smaller sites rather than one large site. The proposed preferred sites have been narrowed down to two options: –
Option One – the houses would be built over 3 sites
The Maitlands – 5 houses
Off Limes Paddocks – 15 houses
On Station Road – 35 houses
Option Two – the houses would be built over 2 sites
Off Limes Paddocks – 15 houses
On Station Road – 40 houses
To view the Site Plans please click the link below.
Consultations will take place throughout the Parish – come along and share your views – your opinions matter!
Condover Village Hall
Wednesday 28th February 18.30 – 20.30
Saturday 2nd March 12.00 to 14.00
Dorrington Village Hall
Friday 8th March 18.30 to 20.30
Sunday 10th March 12.00 to 14.00
Ryton Village Hall
Thursday 14th March 18.30 – 20.30
Sunday 17th March 12.00 to 14.00
Stapleton Village Hall
Wednesday 20th March 18.30 – 20.30
Sunday 24th March 12.00 to 14.00
