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Taylor Wimpey is in the early stages of preparing a full planning application for approximately 57 homes on land at Acorn Green, Shifnal
You can also find out more about our proposals on this web page and provide your feedback by clicking on the ‘Have Your Say’ button or by emailing [email protected].
You can also write to us at the following address:
Acorn Green Consultation
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands
2 Trinity Court, Broadlands, Wolverhampton, WV10 6UH
Our consultation period will end at midnight on Friday 28th February 2024, and all feedback will be considered before we submit a full planning application to Shropshire Council, which we hope to do in March 2025.
If you have any questions about our plans you can email [email protected]
Development Map
Masterplan
Our proposals include approximately 57 new homes, of which 20% will be classed as affordable housing, in line with Section 106 and local policy requirements.
The provisional plans for the development include a well thought out layout which will offer a mix of two, three and four bedroom housing types, including detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes, to suit buyers with a range of different needs, such as first time buyers, young couples and downsizers, as well as those on the lookout for larger family homes.
The proposed development will provide well-designed, accessible and inclusive public spaces, and pedestrian connectivity to footways and cycleways leading into Shifnal town centre.
Design concept
The initial plan focused on identifying development areas in relation to site constraints such as existing utilities, access routes, key views, and arboricultural surveys. This helped establish a framework for the development footprint while safeguarding key features like established trees and service easements.
Design concept
The design then evolved to include public open space and attenuation features ensuring the layout accommodates essential green and blue infrastructure. This refinement aimed to enhance both the environmental and recreational value of the site while adhering to regulatory requirements.
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Connectivity
Our residents will have convenient access to facilities and services within Shifnal by a range of transport modes. The development has been designed to make it easy for residents to walk or cycle to local places of interest.
Vehicle access to the site will be through Windmill View from the adjoining Thomas Beddoes Court residential development.
The pedestrian routes illustrated in the plan on this page give various routes through the development and its green spaces, with the site also connected to a 3m wide shared footway and cycleway that begins at the A464/Stone Drive Roundabout and takes walkers and cyclers parallel to the A464 west towards Shifnal Town Centre.
The nearest bus stop to the site is currently located on Victoria Road, in the centre of Shifnal, which is approximately 1km from the site. From this bus stop, our residents will be able to use four bus services connecting Shifnal with the wider Shropshire and North Midlands region, including popular destinations such as Telford, Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton.
Shifnal Rail Station is 0.7 kilometres from the site, and, from here, residents will be able to use a regular train service to Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.
Drainage
Our strategy for drainage on site
Our drainage strategy for the proposed development has been carefully arranged to avoid the predicted 1 in 100-year +40% flood extent.
Surface water from the new development will drain via a new gravity network to one attenuation pond. The pond will have capacity to accommodate a 100 year plus climate change event. The surface water will then outfall at the existing storm water sewers located to the north of Windmill View.
Foul drainage from the development is expected to connect to a nearby foul water sewer located to the north of Windmill View.
Ecology
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A number of surveys have already been carried out to assess the wildlife and habitats already present at the grassland field and woodland that forms part of the site, as well as the condition of existing trees and hedgerows. Those surveys have helped us to establish the framework for the development footprint whilst safeguarding features that are essential to the local ecological network, such as mature trees.
The development will be designed to protect and enhance these habitats and species whilst creating a green and pleasant environment for people to live in.
We wish to retain as much of the existing vegetation on the site as possible, particularly the focal oak tree on the site’s southern boundary.
We do not propose to build houses on the parcel of land which adjoins Windmill View; this is because we wish to have a green transition between the existing development and the proposed new homes for the benefit of current and future residents living in the area
Additional trees, hedgerows and other vegetation will also be planted with new areas of landscaping to enhance and complement the existing vegetation, to enhance the biodiversity of the area and to maintain the character of the area which is largely defined by the adjacent Revells Rough.
Additional surveys for the presence of bats and badgers have been completed, and as part of Taylor Wimpey’s environmental strategy, we will be installing bird and bat boxes, bug hotels, bee bricks and hedgehog highways.
Ecologists have also surveyed for Great Crested Newts because there are water features on nearby land. It is therefore necessary to establish whether the site is being used as terrestrial habitat for the newts. All survey results demonstrate that the development will not have a negative impact on these protected species.
Open space
The masterplan for the site is landscape-led, designed to create distinctive new places for people to live and play within a site-wide green infrastructure. The quantity of green space within the scheme will be a substantial proportion of the site area.
The development will include a play area.
The delivery of well-designed, accessible and inclusive public areas of open space will offer residents spaces to socialise and engage with each other, encouraging interaction and opportunities to benefit from healthy lifestyle choices.
Character and Design
design and ensure the suitability of the site.
The character and design of the proposed phase will reflect the surrounding area, with community safety and a commitment to sustainability being two of our key priorities.
Streets and key public spaces such as play areas, will be designed with active frontages and natural surveillance in mind.
All new homes will be designed to be energy efficient, and will include access to an electric charging point.
All homes will have private outdoor space, and rear gardens will comply with the council’s guidance on space standards.
All new homes will be up to two storeys in height, in keeping with the existing surrounding properties. They will be arranged into detached, semi-detached and terraced groups.
Each of the proposed new homes will include a range of features in keeping with the locality and character of the area.
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Economic
Building the homes
72 jobs
Direct employment
Estimated to create 60 temporary construction jobs per year of build.
68 jobs
Indirect/Induced employment
Over 60 jobs could be supported in the supply chain per year of build.
£8,243,658
Economic output
Expected additional Gross Value Added (GVA) per year from direct and indirect jobs.
Once people move in
£421,800
First occupation expenditure
Total anticipated spend on goods and services by people as they move into the new houses and make them feel like home.
£1,573,923
Total spend by residents
The amount the residents of the new development are expected to spend per year.
Additional local authority income
£95,076
Additional Council Tax revenues per year
Estimated additional Council Tax per year based on the proposed number of new homes.
£486,220
New Homes Bonus payments
A grant paid, over six years, by central government to local councils
Should planning consent be secured, Taylor Wimpey will make significant financial contributions towards local infrastructure as part of our Section 106 (S106) commitments.
Community funding
See below for some examples of our work in the North Midlands region:
Taylor Wimpey establishes a tree-rific local partnership with a community orchard
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands and Taylor Wimpey Midlands combined forces to pledge £1500 toward the new seven year cycle of the Coventry Peace Orchard project.
The donation funded seven new apple trees for the next cycle, which were planted by pupils from Cardinal Newman Catholic School.
Located on the outskirts of Coventry, the Coventry Peace Orchard project was set up by World War II veteran Dennis Davison and is a legacy to the apple orchards of Normandy, where he and many others successfully fought for peace in 1944.
The orchard is entirely self-funded and is reliant on volunteers from the local community to maintain it.
“The Peace Orchard is a regular coffee and picnic stop for many and holds a special place in the hearts of the Coventry community. We are extremely grateful to both Taylor Wimpey and Cardinal Newman for the support they’ve given us with this particular project.”
Taylor Wimpey, Coventry Peace Orchard and Cardinal Newman Catholic School commemorate the new seven year cycle of the community project
Taylor Wimpey helps rescue Bulkington Christmas light switch-on
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands recently committed a £1,000 sponsorship to Bulkington’s Christmas Light Switch-on, which helped to save the much loved annual event.
Organised by Bulkington volunteers, the Christmas event welcomed over 1,000 visitors from Bulkington and beyond, highlighting the significance of the yearly community get together.
With this year’s budget withdrawn, Taylor Wimpey’s welcome contribution offered both relief and reassurance for the local community in Bulkington, with the four figure donation going a long way towards achieving their fundraising target.
“Bulkington’s Christmas Light Switch-on is such an important occasion in our community and we’re grateful to Taylor Wimpey for the support they have shown us.”
Taylor Wimpey deliver helping hand to Himley Hall Sailing Club
Himley Hall Sailing Club received a boost from Taylor Wimpey North Midlands as it looked to rebuild months on from an arson attack.
The housebuilder donated a new bench to replace the original seating space which, alongside the club's hut and decking, was destroyed in a fire in December 2023.
In addition to replacing the bench, Taylor Wimpey also funded a new commemorative plaque to replace the original sign which was dedicated to the memory of David and Mary Harris, two dedicated members of the sailing club.
“It’s been a tough few months after being forced to start from near enough scratch, but their contribution has enabled us to take one step closer to reopening the hut again for our members. On behalf of everyone at the club, I’d like to thank them for their kind support.”
Taylor Wimpey leads local business initiative which delivers toy-tastic Christmas boost to Wolverhampton charity
The Taylor Wimpey North Midlands team and a number of its suppliers joined forces to deliver a seasonal surprise to The Haven, a Wolverhampton-based charity that supports women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
A donation of £5000 was made, with Taylor Wimpey employees also gifting a number of brand new toys to the charity through its specially organised ‘big give’ scheme.
The Haven, which has been selected by Taylor Wimpey North Midlands to be its local charity partner throughout 2024, provides practical and emotional support to those under its care, including a 24/7 helpline, safe accommodation, specialist programmes, counselling and therapy and children’s services.
“We’re absolutely blown away with the kindness shown by employees at Taylor Wimpey North Midlands and its suppliers. Through the donation we have received from Taylor Wimpey, we can help ensure the women and children we support still get to have some special memories.”
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