The Southern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to discuss proposals for an outdoor hub at Attingham Park, an affordable dwelling near Clunbury, and the installation of a BT Street Hub unit in Bridgnorth. The meeting's agenda also included a review of recent appeal decisions.

National Trust Attingham Park, Atcham, Shrewsbury

The committee was scheduled to consider a full planning application for an Outdoor hub building at the National Trust's Attingham Park estate. The proposal includes a visitor welcome area, cafe, food and beverage kiosks, kitchen, toilets, staff welfare facilities, and a bike hire/maintenance area. It also encompasses a car park with electric vehicle charging and overflow parking, along with the interpretation and refurbishment of a former WWII runway and aerodrome. The plans detailed new and restored site routes, including 13km of trails, wildlife viewing areas, children's play areas, and cycle skills tracks. Additionally, the development proposed new green corridors, orchard and wildflower planting, and wetland habitat, supported by foul water and sustainable drainage systems. The recommendation from officers was for approval, subject to a Section 106 agreement and delegated powers to refine conditions.

Land north of Little Brampton, Clunbury

A discussion was scheduled regarding an outline application for the erection of an affordable dwelling and detached garage, the formation of a replacement vehicular access, and the installation of a package sewage treatment plant. This application sought outline approval, with matters of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale to be reserved for future consideration. The site is located north of Little Brampton, Clunbury. The officer recommendation was to refuse the application.

Footpath Outside 75 High Street, Bridgnorth

The committee was due to consider applications for advertisement consent and full planning permission for the installation of a BT Street Hub Unit with advertisement panels, located on the footpath outside 75 High Street in Bridgnorth. The recommendation was for refusal, citing significant harm to the streetscape, visual amenity, and the character and appearance of the Bridgnorth Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions

The committee was also scheduled to review a schedule of recent appeal decisions. This included decisions relating to:

• An appeal against refusal for the erection of a warehouse building and associated car parking at Montgomery Waters Limited, Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton.
• An appeal against refusal for permission in principle for the proposed erection of one dwelling east of Oak House, Ford, Shrewsbury.
• An appeal against refusal for the change of use from agricultural to one dwellinghouse at Middleton Barn, Middleton Priors, Bridgnorth.
• An appeal against refusal for the change of use of a C3 dwelling to storage associated with a service station and the use of rear amenity to form a parking area with EV chargers at 17 St Marys Road and Wheatland Garage, Much Wenlock.
• An appeal against refusal for a Lawful Development Certificate for the existing continuous use of land as a residential garden for over 10 years at Whitehouse Farm Barn, Netherton Lane, Highley.
• An appeal against refusal for an outline application for the erection of four dwellings at Land to the rear of Earls Court, Main Road, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury.
• An appeal against refusal for a technical matters application for the construction of three dwellings at 15B High Street, Cleobury Mortimer.
• An appeal against refusal for a holiday cabin at Near Gatten Farm, Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury.
• Appeals relating to enforcement notices at Orchard Cottage, Ashford Carbonell, Ludlow.

The meeting was scheduled to begin with the receipt of apologies for absence, confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 16 December 2025, and a period for public question time. Members were also reminded of their obligation to declare disclosable pecuniary interests. The date of the next meeting was noted as Tuesday 24 February 2026.