Shropshire Council

Draft Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Supplementary Planning Document

  • Period: 09 January 2023 - 20 February 2023
  • Status: Closed
  • Audiences: Everyone
  • Topics: Business and economy, Community and living, Historic environment, Leisure and culture, Planning
  • Type: Public

The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site (IGWHS) is internationally recognised and the protection of its 'outstanding universal value' is important to both Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council. The IGWHS spreads over 550 hectares, with roughly three quarters sitting within the administrative boundary of Telford & Wrekin Council, and roughly a quarter within the Shropshire Council administrative boundary.

The draft supplementary planning document aims to provide practical planning guidance to residents and businesses seeking to bring forward sustainable development within the world heritage site. It clarifies why the protection of the outstanding universal value is of such importance, and it will form part of a suite of documents, including the world heritage site management plan that set out how the area will be protected and managed. This consultation aims to gather views on this draft supplementary planning document.

We encourage anyone with an interest to participate, including:

  • General public who have a keen interest in the IGWHS
  • Local residents
  • Local businesses
  • Local parishes
  • Statutory bodies

Click on the 'How to get involved' tab for information on how to have your say.

Contact information

If you have any further questions please contact SPD@ironbridgegorgewhs.org.uk or the following:

Planning Services
Shropshire Council
PO BOX 4826
Shrewsbury
SY1 2BQ

Telephone: 03846 789004
Email: planningpolicy@shropshire.gov.uk

Visit the Ironbridge George World Heritage Site website for:

  • Details of the consultation and consultation drop-in events (dates, locations and times)
  • A downloadable copy of the supplementary planning guidance document
  • Background information and frequently asked questions
  • A consultation response form

If you're not able to visit the consultation website and need the details in an alternative format, or you'd like to submit a written response please email SPD@ironbridgegorgewhs.org.uk

Alternatively, you can comment by post:

Strategic Planning team
Telford & Wrekin Council
PO BOX 457
Wellington Civic Offices
Telford
TF2 2FH

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