Inter-war housing estates in Wolverhampton to get 24 new homes
Plans to build 24 new homes on a former adventure playground between two large inter-war housing estates in Wolverhampton have this week been given the go-ahead by council bosses.
The oval stretch of land at the rear of Old Fallings Crescent in Low Hill will be developed to create a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, bungalows and flats for rent. The site, which also borders Fallings Park, was previously occupied by Peach Tree adventure playground and a number of garages.
Two semi-detached council houses in the circular road – numbers 149 and 151 – will be demolished to make way for the new homes. The 0.95 hectare site, which will have two access points, is surrounded on all sides by a combination of terraces on corner turning plots and semi-detached dwellings.
In a statement to planners, Mr Bilal Rashid of Birmingham-based BM3 Architects said: “This site will be a mixed development of diverse homes including bungalows and flats as well as two, four and five-bedroom properties that address the local area’s housing needs. This variety will enhance the surrounding neighbourhood and foster a vibrant and inclusive community.
“The vertical emphasis in the design of the homes draws inspiration from the post-war architectural style which is prevalent in the surrounding area. By incorporating prominent facade features, vertical windows and articulated building forms, the designs pay tribute to the locality’s architectural heritage while incorporating contemporary elements.
“There is an overall provision for 52 parking spaces, which are a combination of single and tandem. Wolverhampton city centre is approximately 1.8 miles away and Showell Circus, Low Hill and Raynor Road have a good selection of shops within a five-minute walk.
“The site is also near to a number of open spaces, the closest being Fallings Park. Other parks and gardens within a ten-minute walk include Low Hill recreation ground and Humphries Road recreation ground. There is also good access to places of worship and community centres,” he added.
Wolverhampton Council purchased the Old Fallings and Low Hill estates for development after the the First World War. These were developed into large housing estates between 1924 and 1927. By 1927, over 2,000 dwellings had been built on both estates, making them some of the largest in the country.
