A proposed 83-bed Travelodge next to one of a town's most historic buildings is 'unacceptable', according to a heritage group.
A proposed 83-bed Travelodge next to one of a town's most historic buildings is "unacceptable", according to a heritage group.An artist’s impression of how the proposed new Travelodge in the centre of Shrewsbury would lookthe new development next to the Grade II Listed Rowley's House and Mansion
In objection to the plans, Michael Dineen, chair of the society, said:"We strongly support the principle of development on this site. For many years this area of the town centre has been visually blighted by the demolitions of the 1930's which resulted in the destruction of much of its historic and aesthetic quality. Rowley's House and Mansion were preserved but within a severely compromised setting.
"We are opposed to the scale particularly the height of the proposed building. We would like to see a lower, less bulky and assertive development in order to better reflect the heights of the assortment of structures on the opposite side of Barker Street and Rowley's House itself, although it must be admitted that the new student flats and medical practice have recently introduced a new scale into the street.
"We strongly object to the impact this development would have on the neighbouring environment to its rear.
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