Campaigners in Ludlow are "relieved and delighted" after a planning inspector backed their efforts to save a cherished meadow.

This scheme should never have been proposed. Shropshire Homes should now do the decent thing and transfer the land to the local community at a minimal cost to allow the meadow to be brought into community use.

We are losing trees and biodiversity in and around Ludlow. Andys blog unpicks the confusing mass of amendments to the planning applications at Fishmore quarry.

Castle View residents in Ludlow may have jumped the gun with meadow celebrations.

In a significant victory for those who battle to keep the character of Ludlow intact, council officers have rejected a proposal for six homes (initially seven) on the much loved and well used meadow on Castle View Terrace.

On behalf of the Save The Meadow Campaign ‘We are extremely pleased with Shropshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the development on castle View terrace. Clearly all our objections have made a difference, the meadow has been recognised as an important green space for our community. We would like to thank everyone that got behind the campaign for all their support.’

Castle View Terrace development never had much credibility – it now has no shred of credibility left.

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Objection to Shropshire Homes application for seven dwellings on Castle View Terrace, Ludlow.

Ludlow may lose rare meadow.

Castle View residents in Ludlow may have jumped the gun with meadow celebrations.

In a significant victory for those who battle to keep the character of Ludlow intact, council officers have rejected a proposal for six homes (initially seven) on the much loved and well used meadow on Castle View Terrace.

On behalf of the Save The Meadow Campaign ‘We are extremely pleased with Shropshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the development on castle View terrace. Clearly all our objections have made a difference, the meadow has been recognised as an important green space for our community. We would like to thank everyone that got behind the campaign for all their support.’

Castle View Terrace development never had much credibility – it now has no shred of credibility left.

Residents’ bid to buy meadow to save it from development

Homes plan on ancient Ludlow meadow racks up more than 150 objections

Town residents oppose meadow housing development.

Campaigners vow to protect medieval meadow from development

Objection to Shropshire Homes application for seven dwellings on Castle View Terrace, Ludlow.

Ludlow may lose rare meadow.