A proposal to build 20 social housing homes on the edge of Morda, near Oswestry, is expected to be recommended for approval when Shropshire Council’s planning committee meets next week.
What is being proposed
The scheme, submitted in March by Shrewsbury-based TC Homes LTD, would deliver a mix of nine bungalows and 11 two-storey homes on land off Kingfisher Way. The application is listed on the council planning portal under reference 26/00772/FUL.
| Type of dwellings | Number |
|---|---|
| Bungalows | 9 |
| Two-storey houses | 11 |
| Total | 20 |
Local concerns and consultation
During the public consultation phase, 16 formal objections were logged. Concerns raised by residents and the local parish council include:
- Potential increase in traffic on local roads;
- Pressure on local amenities and services;
- Loss of green space, as the site lies outside the defined settlement boundary;
- Questions over drainage, a specific point highlighted by the parish council.
"The benefits - particularly the delivery of 20 affordable homes - carry ‘very substantial weight'."
That is the position taken in the planning officers’ report, which acknowledges the intrusion into the countryside and a moderate level of harm from loss of habitat but concludes this is outweighed by the social value of the homes.
Next steps and local impact
The planning committee will consider the application on 21 July. If approved as recommended by officers, the development would be treated as part of Morda rather than an isolated protrusion into the surrounding landscape, according to the report.
For residents, the decision will determine whether the balance between protecting rural character and delivering much‑needed affordable homes in the area tips in favour of development. The planning report and full application are available online via Shropshire Council’s planning portal using the reference above.
Local people can watch the committee meeting and review documents ahead of the session to see how concerns such as drainage and access will be addressed if the scheme proceeds.
