Controversial plans to convert a derelict Shropshire pub into supported living accommodation have been approved, despite claims that there is an empty alternative.
The Red Lion in Wellington will be converted into 10 assisted/transitional living units, including wheelchair-accessible accommodation.
She said that there had been over 30 objections made against the planning application on the borough council’s website. “We accept these people require housing,” said Councillor Jinks. “Already in Wellington there is residential accommodation with disability rooms, it’s empty and owned by Telford & Wrekin, that is the Farcroft.Another resident spoke about his fears that the development provided inadequate parking and said that a lack of turning space could force cars to reverse onto Whitchurch Road.
“Planning officers have determined that in the planning balance that the benefit of bringing this vacant building back into beneficial use outweighs the harm to the heritage asset,” concluded the planning officer.
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