Plans to build new homes in part of Telford have been rejected

Tom Maxfield, of Telford Real Estate Ltd, applied for permission for the proposal at Hillside Farm in Woodside Road, Ketley.

The documents submitted by Creative Planning on behalf of Mr. Maxfield shows single-family homes would replace a garage, shed and storage barn. Associated parking and landscaping, as well as the expansion and construction of a games room, were also part of the project.

Prior permission was granted, with an additional proposal to replace the existing ‘Hillside’ property to be submitted as part of a separate application.

However, the scheme received a mixed response. Despite conditional support from Telford & Wrekin Council’s ecology, drainage and roads departments, as well as the Coal Authority, it did not receive the support of many residents.

Emma Turner said: “The position and elevation of the property will affect our existing views, restricting/blocking natural light and having an adverse visual impact on our existing landscape views.

“The construction will also affect the privacy of not only our back garden but also our property, including the children’s bedrooms located at the rear of our property, overlooking all elements of our living space.”

June Breakwell added: “If parking for both homes and visitors is not fully considered for modern life where most people have two or three cars, parking is likely to be encroached on Woodside Road, where there is already overcrowding for parking.”

Ketley Parish Council also objected, stating that the access road is too narrow and directly opposite the entrance to the school, which already has parking problems.

In acceding to the proposal, Telford & Wrekin Council’s planning department said the properties were out of keeping with the setting and did not respect or enhance the street scene.

It would also have a significant detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties by being overlooked and dominant, the council added. Therefore, the plan was rejected.