'The huge number of objections is something never seen before in Shropshire’s planning history. It’s a sign of just how controversial this road is.'
Campaigners against a controversial road project hit out at suggestions that more than 5,000 objections come from a "vocal minority".An artist's impression of how the Shewsbury North West Relief Road will lookafter a raft of environmental documents were added.
Councillor Richard Marshall, portfolio holder for highways with the council, suggested objectors were a"vocal minority" in a social media exchange. The authority believes the road will improve air quality in Shrewsbury town centre and bring economic benefits for the county town and beyond. "Is the administration really going to ignore concerns that this road isn’t fit for purpose? Democracy is supposed to be a dialogue."The road, which would stretch for four miles from Churncote island to Battlefield and effectively complete a ring road around Shrewsbury, has raised major concerns over the environmental impact and cost implications. It was last priced up at around £81 million, but with soaring construction costs, the real figure will be significantly higher.
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