A six - day hearing has started in Telford over Redrow Homes ' outlined planning submission to build residential homes on land east of Church Close and Beechfields Way in Newport . Residents have objected to the proposal , citing the potential of losing veteran oak trees , a countryside location and a lack of sufficient information . However , Redrow Homes stated that the proposal will deliver 100 % affordable homes and the council did n't have a five - year housing land supply .
A six-day hearing has started in Telford over Redrow Homes' outlined planning submission to build 170 properties on land east of Kestrel Close and Beechfields Way in Newport. Residents have objected to the proposals, citing the potential of losing veteran oak trees, a countryside location and a lack of sufficient information. However, Redrow Homes argued that the proposal will deliver 35% affordable homes and the council didn't have a five-year housing land supply.