Shrewsbury regeneration plans gather momentum

A major town centre regeneration project has cleared another milestone with fresh plans approved for a new development.

The second phase of Smithfield Riverside, in Shrewsbury, has received outline planning consent from Shropshire Council, paving the way for new homes, offices and a hotel near the River Severn.

Led by Shropshire Council and development manager RivingtonHark, officials say the project will reshape land between Smithfield Road, Raven Meadows and the new Riverside Gardens.

Work on the first phase, backed by Levelling Up funding, is already underway, with construction of the new public park set to begin this year.

Tim Pritchard, programme manager at Shropshire Council, said: “We’re delighted to have received approval for this outline application. 

“While it doesn’t mean delivery starts imminently, it is an important milestone in our long-term plans to transform this area of the town centre.

“The approval gives us a clear framework to help unlock exciting future developments in the next phase of Smithfield Riverside, increasing vibrancy and bringing more people into the area to live, work and visit.”

Spencer Winter, project director at RivingtonHark, added: “We’re pleased with the progress we’ve seen on this regeneration project so far. 

“This approval provides certainty for both for developers and the public that future uses of this site will be of real quality and be sympathetic to the look and feel of Shrewsbury town centre.

“It will help create the ideal environment for future development phases, helping the council to attract investment for the long-term future of this part of the town centre.”

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