The Northern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council met on Tuesday 18 August 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for the construction of two cubicle buildings and a slurry lagoon at Trefarclawdd Farm, and delegated authority to officers to approve the erection of 128 dwellings in Shawbury, subject to a Section 106 agreement and conditions. The committee also noted the appeals and appeal decisions.

Trefarclawdd Farm, Tref-ar-clawdd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9DE (24/03015/EIA)

The committee granted planning permission for the construction of two cubicle buildings, a slurry lagoon, and associated works at Trefarclawdd Farm. The decision was made in accordance with the officer's recommendation, subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 agreement. This agreement will provide for the long-term monitoring of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) works and the cessation of livestock operations at Llanforda Uchaf farm.

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application, noting that the committee had undertaken a site visit that morning. Councillor Tom Sanderson, representing Oswestry Rural Parish Council, spoke against the proposal, raising concerns about inaccuracies in environmental assessments, inadequate assessment of amenity impacts, and a piecemeal development approach. Councillor Andy Davis, the local ward councillor, made a statement. Richard Corbett, the agent, and Neil Blackburn, the applicant, spoke in support of the proposal.

Members expressed their support for the proposal after considering the submitted plans and listening to the speakers. The decision to grant planning permission was made subject to conditions to be agreed by the Planning Services Manager, the Section 106 agreement, and any necessary amendments to reflect the requirements of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Proposed Development Land To The SE Of Aries Drive, Shawbury, Shropshire (25/03499/FUL)

The committee granted delegated authority to officers to approve the erection of 128 dwellings with associated access, open space, gardens, and parking areas in Shawbury. This approval is subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement and the imposition of conditions, with officers having the authority to amend, remove, or add conditions as necessary to address outstanding technical matters.

The Principal Planning Officer presented the application, highlighting that the committee had also visited the site that morning. Councillor Alison Williams, the local ward councillor, made a statement. Nigel Thorns, the agent for the applicant, spoke in support of the proposal.

Following consideration of the plans and speakers' comments, members unanimously supported the proposal. The delegated authority to approve the application is contingent on the Section 106 agreement, the conditions outlined in Appendix 1, and any consequential amendments to planning conditions, informatives, and the reason for approval to align with the revised NPPF, provided these amendments do not fundamentally alter the nature of the approved development.

Appeals and Appeal Decisions

The committee noted the appeals and appeal decisions for the northern area. This agenda item serves to inform the committee of the outcomes of appeals lodged against previous planning decisions.

Date of the Next Meeting

It was noted that the next meeting of the Northern Planning Committee would be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026, in the Council Chamber at The Guildhall, Shrewsbury.