Consultation launched over plans for 85 new homes near Staffordshire railway station
A consultation has been launched over plans to build a minimum of 85 new homes across from a Staffordshire railway station.
The proposals, brought forward by Richborough, would see the homes built on Station Road in Codsall, next to Codsall station.
The land, west side of Station Road and north of Oaken Drive, is allocated in South Staffordshire Council’s emerging local plan. The site is currently within the green belt but once the local plan has been examined and approved the land will be taken out of green belt designation.
It is planned that the new homes will include a number of affordable houses and a housing mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom houses available. The development is planned to provide areas of public open space as well as a children’s play area.
A new access point is proposed on Station Road between the railway bridge and the roundabout. This would allow mature trees on the boundary of the site to be retained.
The development is also set to include a 30-space car park of the railway station, with new footpaths and a zebra crossing to connect the development to the station.
The developer states that a minimum biodiversity net gain of 10 per cent will be achieved and ecology surveys are currently taking place. New tree planting, and sustainable drainage are also included in the plans.
Consultation documents published by Richborough state: “As part of our public consultation we are keen to hear thoughts on this level of development and the types of new homes that might be provided. As well as homes for sale on the open market, our proposals would also provide on-site affordable housing that meets the policy requirements of the district council.
“Our development will not just be about housing, though, and we are including new car parking exclusively for users of Codsall Railway Station and new publicly accessible green areas.”
Full details of the proposals and how to submit feedback can be found online at the consultation website: https://www.stationroadcodsall.co.uk/
Residents have until March 27 to comment on the proposals.
