Damson Wood has been saved from development.

Shropshire Star

The community has come together and saved Damson Wood in Market Drayton from being built upon.

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00:00So we're here on a glorious sunny day at Dams and Woods.

00:07Dams and Woods.

00:08How are you guys?

00:09Fine.

00:10Amazing.

00:11All Market Drayton residents?

00:12Yeah.

00:13And you've had a bit of good news haven't you?

00:15Yeah.

00:16Yeah, fill us in Elliot.

00:17Go on.

00:18So what was, what were they trying to, what was planners trying to do here?

00:21So this is our fourth application submitted by the Healy States who own the land.

00:27They wanted to build some more industrial units which is the same that you see on the

00:31turn at Valley Business Park.

00:32Yeah.

00:33And we didn't want it because this area is so amazing.

00:35It's got fantastic wildlife, amazing habitats, great for dog walkers, great for lots of people.

00:40I'm gathering that, yeah, there's a few dogs here.

00:42They're being very well behaved today.

00:43So yeah, we're happy that the final application has been.

00:46So what did you, how have you managed to battle that then?

00:49Is it that they've listened to the public?

00:51Is that what's happened?

00:52So I think it's mainly the hard work from the community.

00:55It's getting everyone's support, get everyone involved, following the correct procedures,

00:59what we can do legally.

01:01So have the land registered as a land of asset to community value, get a tree preservation order.

01:06And just work hard.

01:07That's all we've done.

01:08We just fought, fought strong for the last four years.

01:10So, and that's where we are today.

01:12So we're really happy.

01:13So how are you feeling guys?

01:14Must feel very, very good.

01:16Yeah.

01:17A bit of people power.

01:18People power, definitely.

01:19Yeah, yeah.

01:20So you come out here regularly, sir?

01:22I do, yeah.

01:23With my children as well and my wife.

01:24Yeah.

01:25It's so important to have some green space, isn't it?

01:27And it's, I mean, you've got your lovely paths going through.

01:30So like you said, we've got some dog walkers.

01:32What's your name, madam?

01:33Linda.

01:34Linda.

01:35Tilly and Maddy.

01:36Tilly and Maddy.

01:37Yep.

01:38So what do Tilly and Maddy think of it over here?

01:40They absolutely love it.

01:42We come here every single morning, usually in the afternoon as well, and in the evening.

01:46Yeah.

01:47They love it.

01:48So do you, great news.

01:51Do you feel it's like it's just a matter of time?

01:54Yeah.

01:55How secure is it now?

01:56Or do you feel like, you know, there'll be another battle again?

01:59I don't think we can be naive.

02:01I think anything's a possibility.

02:03They may try again.

02:04But the power of the community and the spirit of the people of Market Trading, we're fighters, aren't we?

02:09Yeah.

02:10Yeah.

02:11And we're not going to give up because green space is so important to well-being.

02:14So.

02:15Well, that's it.

02:16I think when you look at the percentage of land that's woodland in places like France,

02:20I think England has the smallest percentage of woodland.

02:24You know, we're losing so much of these spaces.

02:26So guys, give yourself a cheer.

02:27Well done.

02:28Whey!

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