Plans to convert an old factory site in Prees into 14 new homes have been rejected due to noise concerns.

The development, earmarked for Shrewsbury Road, would have seen a mix of three and four-bedroomed properties built on the former Salopian Engineers Ltd site.

Planning permission for a scheme of 13 houses on the site had previously been approved in 2017, but had lapsed, prior to a later scheme being refused in 2023 on noise concerns.

The site was first developed in the 1930s, and once claimed to house the largest cattle shed in Europe. The site was later used to manufacture tubular steel for the Royal Air Force during World War II.

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Applicants Prees Developments Ltd claimed they had addressed concerns which saw a previous scheme for the site rejected in 2023 due to noise concerns from the nearby industrial estate.

The company intended to build an acoustic barrier and bund along the boundary of the site, and upgrade the nearby industrial buildings with acoustic cladding.

In their application the company said: ““Prees Developments Ltd purchased the subject site after the previous owner entered receivership, subsequent the applicants have been proactive in managing this asset.

“After acquiring Prees Industrial Estate they are focused on managing this asset more accurately, regulating the tenancies and creating more attractive lettable space.

“The additional monies from the subject development will continue to be invested back into the Industrial Estate, thus increasing the employment benefits from the site.”

However, this was not considered adequate by the planning officer in case. In their decision, Shropshire council said: “Regarding the proximity of the commercial site, inadequate information has been submitted in relation to the adjoining commercial site which will result in noise impact on future residents and would therefore be contrary to policy CS6 of the Core Strategy and MD2 of the SAMDev.

“Therefore, at this point in time this application is recommended for refusal.”