Homes plan for ‘eyesore’ piece of land near 16th century Telford manor
Plans have been revealed to build a pair of five-bedroom homes in the grounds of a historic Shropshire home built in the 16th century.
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Plans would see two ‘Tudor Style’ buildings built on land adjoining to Arleston Manor.
The Manor was thought to have been built on Lord Forester’s forests as a hunting lodge for King James I in the 16th century.
“Arleston Manor Drive compromises of only five dwellings, including The Manor, which is one of the finest timber framed houses in the country,” said applicant Mark Thomas in the application’s design and access statement.
“Currently the site is overgrown with brambles and rotting vegetation and the intention is to turn it into managed garden areas with space for vegetables and flowers.
“It is something of an eyesore and detracts from the well-manicured small development of Tudor-style properties of character, designed to blend with the Grade II star-listed mansion of architectural and historic character.
