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 . The hearing continues. 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 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 .