Public consultation for development on former Phoenix School site

Telford & Wrekin Council, Nuplace Ltd and Wrekin Housing Group will be holding a public consultation event next month to showcase proposals for a new a mixed tenure housing scheme on the site of the former Phoenix school site in Dawley.

The consultation event will take place on Friday 11 October (4pm-7pm) at Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley, TF4 2ES to discuss the new development which is circa 212 new homes on the site off Manor Road.

Proposals are a mixture of general needs and specialist accommodation for affordable and private rent, as well as open market sale, and include a new play area and allotments for the wider community to enjoy.

The 212 dwelling scheme will include a range of 1 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, retirement living apartments and bungalows.

The housing mix has been developed to meet gaps in existing provision and deliver affordable housing for older people, accessible and adaptable homes and bungalows across all tenures.

Pic: An artist’s impression of how the new mixed tenure housing development will look.