Road To Ruin Shropshire Campaign

OBJECT TO THE NWRR

If you haven't objected to the NWRR before (or are uncertain either way), please use the form below to submit an objection to Shropshire Council. Alternatively you can email planning.northern@shropshire.gov.uk quoting Planning Application 21/00924/EIA.

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While the cost and financial risk to Shropshire Council are important issues, they will not be considered by the planning committee.

NB IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY OBJECTED & WANT TO OBJECT TO THE 2023 REVISIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE

I object to the proposed North West Relief Road (planning application reference no. 21/00924/EIA) because to build it is completely inconsistent with the Council’s 2019 declaration of a climate emergency. There is a very extensive evidence base to show that building new roads generates new and faster traffic and means more carbon emissions, not less as claimed by the council. Instead, the council should be using these scarce funds to invest in alternative measures across Shropshire that are proven to cut traffic and congestion (eg, public transport, cycling, and walking) Public transport and active travel are vital if we are to achieve the UK Government’s net zero targets. These transport forms are also more resilient to climate change impacts such as flooding. In addition to the greenhouse gas emissions created in its construction, the NWRR will put Shrewsbury’s water supply at risk and will destroy the town’s unique ‘Green Wedge’ which brings nature into the heart of the town. During the pandemic, the importance of this local green infrastructure was impossible to ignore as more people used the river and footpaths in this area than ever before. I also wish to object to the amendments to the original plan that were published in September 2021 and February 2023. I do not feel that these changes address my concerns.

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