100 homes planned for greenbelt land as developers argue special reasons to give approval
Plans have been submitted to built up to 100 homes on the greenbelt, as developers argue very special circumstances exist to should lead to the scheme being approved.
The development is set to be located on land at Boscobel Lane in Bishops Wood and would deliver 40 affordable homes with an estimated mix of 10 first homes, 10 shared ownership, and 20 social rent.
The 5.23-hectare site would also deliver a shop, public open space; a community orchard and green infrastructure. Existing trees and hedgerows will be incorporated into the proposals wherever possible.
Currently, the application - lodged with South Staffordshire Council - has four residents submitting objections to the scheme.
John Featherstone said: “My main concern is the significant increase in traffic that this development will bring to our village. The existing road infrastructure is not designed to handle the additional volume of vehicles, which will likely lead to increased congestion, accidents, and safety risks for pedestrians, particularly children and the elderly.”
