We Support The Mount’s Local Green Space!

From here to the centre of Shrewsbury there is an unbroken green corridor of undeveloped land bordering the R. Severn. If permission is granted for development on this site, it will be difficult for the planners to refuse subsequent applications for development to take place on neighbouring land. At the moment this route into Town is one that has remained virtually unchanged since the days when Charles Darwin's family occupied the same named premises on the banks of the river abover Frankwell. Lets kep it that way, and in doing so recognise what a great asset this is to the town and its peope.

I run this route regularly and this green space adds to the sense of wilderness and openness a short distance from the town centre. I am sure it also provides habitat for animals and plants. Gradually chipping away at these small areas will denude the town of some of it's unique charms. Once these precious resources are taken they are unlikely to ever return or be replaced. There are other 'brownfield' sites that are available in the equally central locations, such as around the flaxmill and near Morrisons. These would not impact on reduced green space in the town.