News on Shrewsbury Design Code

More than 170 responses have been made so far in a survey about how new development should be designed in Shrewsbury - don’t miss out on your chance to get involved. If you've already commented please tell your friends!

One of the key priorities agreed through the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan was that any new developments should reflect the town’s unique character and heritage by meeting ‘The Shrewsbury Test’.

A key way of achieving this is to implement a design code, which will ensure future developments are delivered to the highest standards, whilst sensitive to the town’s outstanding heritage.

Work is now starting to develop the design code for the west end, Frankwell and Riverside areas of Shrewsbury - and we want you to get involved.

This website is the place to make your views known about the design or buildings and public spaces in this part of Shrewsbury, and it’s great that so many people have already made comments.

You have until 20th January 2023 to have your say, so please take this opportunity to help shape the future development of Shrewsbury.

Here are a selection of comments which have been made so far - what do you think?

“A really smart feel to this area [top of Mardol]. New benches are better than sandstone, although a shame the blocks went.”

“I love this piece of public art [Quantum Leap] but it's a shame it's not more of a focal point. It kind of looks shoved there and more could be made of it.”

“Don’t pedestrianise Smithfield road. It will be a disaster for accessing the railway station.”

“Rowley’s House is an attractive building, which should be put to some use. From the market hall end in particular it should not be swamped by large inappropriate buildings and surrounded by a sea of cars.”

Tell us here what you think.....