To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Josh Dickin

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 16 December 2025

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Southern Planning Committee held on 16 December 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 21 January 2026

There were no public questions

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Outdoor hub building with visitor welcome area, cafe, food/beverage kiosks, kitchen, toilets, staff welfare facilities, bike hire/maintenance. Car park with electric vehicle charging, associated infrastructure, overflow parking. Interpretation and refurbishment of former WWII runway and aerodrome. New and restored site routes, 13km of trails, wildlife viewing and childrens play areas, cycle skills tracks. New green corridors, orchard/wildflower planting, wetland habitat. Foul water and sustainable drainage systems.

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for an Outdoor hub building with visitor welcome area, cafe, food/beverage kiosks, kitchen, toilets, staff welfare facilities, bike hire/maintenance. Car park with electric vehicle charging, associated infrastructure, overflow parking. Interpretation and refurbishment of former WWII runway and aerodrome. New and restored site routes, 13km of trails, wildlife viewing and children’s play areas, cycle skills tracks. New green corridors, orchard/wildflower planting, wetland habitat. Foul water and sustainable drainage systems, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout.

The Principal Planning Officer drew Members attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representation which had been circulated by email.

David Adams and Duncan McCallum spoke on behalf Hereford Storage against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Councillor Brian Nelson spoke on behalf of Wroxeter and Uppington Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Susan Coleman, local Ward Councillor made a statement in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees. 

Matthew Marshall, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Members generally welcomed the proposals but recognised the objectors concerns with regards to road safety and access.  Officer advised that these could be addressed as part of the S278 highways agreement process.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance to the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the provision of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and Biodiversity Gain Land Monitoring contribution (and S106 Monitoring fee) and a S278 Highways agreement and that delegated powers be given to officers to refine and set the text for the conditions set out in Appendix 2,

Erection of affordable dwelling and detached garage, formation of replacement vehicular access, and installation of package (sewage) treatment plant (outline application to include means of access but with matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved)

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application which was an outline application for the erection of affordable dwelling and detached garage, formation of replacement vehicular access, and installation of package (sewage) treatment plant (outline application to include means of access but with matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved) and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout.

Councillor Sam Walmsley, local Ward Councillor made a statement in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.  He then left the table and took no part in the debate or voting on the item.

Shaun Jones, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Members agreed that there was a local need for the property and that there was a good fit with the landscape.  They also considered that Little Brampton was a dispersed settlement and that the proposed site fell within the sphere of influence of the settlement and as such it complied with policy.

RESOLVED:

That contrary to Officer recommendation planning permission be granted and that delegated authority be given to officers to agree a Section 106 agreement and to apply conditions as necessary.

Installation of BT Street Hub Unit with advertisement panels

The Area Planning Manager introduced the application which for the installation of a BT Street Hub Unit with advertisement panels and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout.

Members considered that the proposed hub was visually intrusive and would have a harmful effect on the conservation area and neighbouring listed buildings.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with officer recommendation permission be refused for the following reasons: -

It is considered that the proposed double-sided illuminated hub sign would cause significant harm to the streetscape. Owing to its scale, design, and method of display, and having regard to both the immediate locality and wider views, the proposal would adversely affect visual amenity and the character and appearance of the street scene, the setting of nearby listed buildings, and this part of the Bridgnorth Town Centre Conservation Area. The development fails to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area and would result in harm to its significance.

Accordingly, the application is recommended for refusal as it conflicts with Local Plan Policies CS3, CS6, CS17, MD2, MD13 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 27 January 2026 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at the Guildhall

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at the Guildhall