Shrewsbury Prison, Dana, Shrewsbury
40
Potential Homes
1.1
Hectares
2017
Permission Year
Public
Ownership
About This Site
Shrewsbury Prison, Dana, Shrewsbury is a brownfield development site covering 1.10 hectares in Shropshire. The site has potential for up to 40 new homes.
Planning Details
- Status
- not-permissioned
- Permission Type
- outline planning permission
- Permission Date
- 14/09/2017
- Deliverable
- Yes (within 5 years)
- Reference
- SHR009
Additional Notes
Site previously granted Outline Planning Permission (17/02809/OUT) for a mixed use development, including the formation of 78 dwellings and student accommodation. | This consent has since lapsed. | Part of the site is now in a separate ownership and they have submitted a retrospective Planning Application (22/05428/COU) to change the use of the former Prison (Class C2A) to Sui Genesis, to allow the site to be used as a bespoke visitor and leisure attraction, including ancillary accommodation. | Reserved Matters Application (18/03643/REM) for phase 1 of development granted and subsequent development completed. | Remainder of the site has capacity for around 40 dwellings. | Site is considered suitable, available, achievable and viable. | Full Planning Permission (18/03206/FUL) granted for residential development on the car park adjoining the former Shrewsbury Prison.
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What is Brownfield Land?
Brownfield land is previously developed land that may be available for redevelopment. The government prioritises brownfield development over greenfield sites to protect countryside and make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Local authorities maintain Brownfield Land Registers to identify suitable sites for housing.
Data source: Brownfield Land Register (Local Authority) | Added: 28/02/2025