Campaigners against plans for one hundred homes in Burford

Ian Ogley surveys the land in Burford where the homes are planned <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Ian Ogley surveys the land in Burford where the homes are planned (Image: Supplied)
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CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for one hundred homes across the river from Tenbury Wells have said they will continue to push for them to be dropped.

Calling the plans nothing short of "ridiculous" the group has met with local MP Stuart Anderson, who has pledged to ask more questions about problems with potential flooding, along with a request to know more about where sewers could be emptied.

A total of 47 members of the public objected to the proposal to build more houses on the Teme flood plain opposite Boraston Drive in Burford.

Lone Star Land submitted plans for outline permission for up to 100 new homes on the eastern edge of Burford to Shropshire Council in 2025.

The site, east of Boraston Drive, would include 20 per cent affordable homes and 10 self-build plots together with associated public open space, landscaping, vehicle access and highway and engineering works.

The site is currently used annually for parking for the hugely popular Tenbury Show.

Local resident Ian Ogley said: "There were no supporters. This ridiculous proposal by Shropshire planners has been going on for many years subject to the sale of the land by the Burford Trust formed by a local benefactor."

He said in addition to local services being overwhelmed by the numbers who would move into the homes, there is the overwhelming issue of flooding.

The resident thanked supporters so far and said they needed to keep up the pressure against the plans.

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