{"id":2109200,"date":"2026-03-05T13:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/?p=2109200"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T13:03:24","slug":"planning-application-submitted-for-75-home-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/westmidlands\/news\/2109200-planning-application-submitted-for-75-home-development","title":{"rendered":"Planning application submitted for 75-home development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Trust Land has submitted a planning application for a residential scheme on a 10.45-acre site off Chelmick Drive in Church Stretton, Shropshire.<\/p>\n<p>The proposal outlines up to 75 new homes, including a significant 33% affordable housing allocation, alongside plans for landscape and biodiversity improvements.<\/p>\n<p>If approved, the development would deliver around 25 affordable homes aimed at supporting residents, young families, and first-time buyers, helping to address housing pressures in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme would feature a mix of two- to four-bedroom homes, with design and appearance details to be finalised at the Reserved Matters stage.<\/p>\n<p>The proposals have been crafted to align with the character and density of surrounding properties.<\/p>\n<p>David Jones, senior land manager at Northern Trust Land said: \u201cWe are delighted to be submitting this planning application, which represents an important step towards delivering much-needed housing in Church Stretton. 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