Traffic and health concerns over new homes plan

Neighbours of a planned housing development have expressed concern about traffic and GP services if the proposal goes ahead.

Housing company Nuplace, owned by Telford & Wrekin Council, held a consultation event about the plans for 37 homes on Brandon Avenue in Admaston.

One resident said his opposition was "nimbyism and I'm proud of it", adding that he had seen "wall-to-wall housing" built as far as Dawley since moving there in 1982.

Nuplace and developer Keon Homes said they would take on board public comments in moving the plans forward.

The resident who said he objected due to nimbyism complained about "horrendous" traffic on Wellington Road, and the impact up to 100 residents would have on local GP services and Telford's Princess Royal Hospital.

He also criticised the loss of green space: "I thought that the land was meant to be a thoroughfare for wild animals. We were told that it would never be developed but you know full well that money counts.

"I am absolutely certain that it will go ahead regardless of what people want."

Liberal Democrat borough councillor Kim Tonks said concerns about traffic and burdening health surgery provision were the "main issues" that residents had raised ahead of Friday's consultation meeting.

"With 2,000 homes coming for Bratton and Shawbirch in the Local Plan I would prefer if the land was kept for the potential expansion of the surgery," she said.

Kirsty Liddell, project manager for Nuplace, said: "People have been saying that they think it's a done deal but it is important to make comments which will be steering our thinking."

Concerns about traffic would be considered by officials at Telford & Wrekin Council, while worries about the impact on the surgery would be looked at by health leaders, attendees at the meeting were told.

All of the homes will have solar panels and electric vehicle charging points, and trees and hedges on the site will be kept, according to event information.

Jim Woodsford, Keon Homes planning manager, said local companies and materials would be used. The firm used contractors based in Shifnal, he said.

"We try to take comments on board," said Mr Woodsford. "We are never going to please everyone, unfortunately."

Nuplace also has a webpage on consultation for the plans, ahead of a planning application to be submitted in early 2026, and a decision anticipated in the summer.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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