August 26th 2024.
Do you see what I see? That's the question on everyone's minds when they look at the proposed housing estate. The design has raised some eyebrows, and that's not the only issue at hand. Critics of the development, which would bring 250 new homes to Telford, are concerned about the strain it will put on local infrastructure. They fear that the sheer size of the project will overwhelm the area, causing it to "flop."
But it's not just the logistics of obtaining planning permission and gathering public input that has people talking. It's the shape of the estate itself, which some have noticed bears a striking resemblance to a certain male body part. One resident couldn't help but chuckle at the design, saying, "I can't believe someone didn't see that and have a little laugh. It's pretty obvious." Another, Antony Iles, went as far as to call the shape "absurd," and some locals have even joked about creating a t-shirt campaign to label the development a "glop."
According to BBC News, plans for the development, which is part of the Lawley West project, have just gone through a period of public consultation. Telford and Wrekin Council, who see it as a crucial step in expanding the area's housing options, will consider all feedback before making a decision on the outline planning permission this fall.
But opposition to the development is not to be dismissed. Many are concerned about the impact it will have on the already-strained infrastructure, especially when it comes to traffic safety. The proposed estate would include 635 private parking spaces, 97 on-street spaces, and additional parking near a nearby junction. A pedestrian and bike path is also part of the plans.
Mr. Iles, whose home overlooks the proposed site, is particularly worried about the increase in traffic on his street. "People will use this as a shortcut, and it's a big concern for us," he said. "My daughters ride their bikes on this road, and it's not meant to handle that kind of traffic. It's just a small, brick-cobbled street."
But it's not just traffic that is causing concern for Mr. Iles. He points out that the area is already struggling to meet the needs of its residents, with only one doctor's office and one dentist to serve the entire community. "I've been here for ten years, and I still can't get an appointment at the dentist in Lawley," he explained. "And now they want to add more homes and families to the mix? It's just not sustainable. Our primary school is already over-crowded, and the new one they built is full as well."
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