Go-ahead tipped for major homes and jobs plans

Plans to construct up to 2,400 homes and create 2,000 jobs on the edge of Coventry have been recommended for approval.Coventry City Council’s planning committee is set to meet virtually on Thursday 26 November to vote on the plans for the 350-acre Eastern Green site to the south of the A45.The proposals also include extra care provision, 37 acres of employment land, a local centre with about 1,0763 sq ft of retail space and a district centre with about 107,639 sq ft of retail space as well as a two-form entry primary school.Transport hub would also be constructed on its eastern side which would include space for a potential very light rail stop.Hallam Land Management and the Trustees of the Eastern Green Land Pool Trust are behind the plans.The original plan sought permission for up to 2,625 homes, 25 acres of employment land as well as the district centre, local centre and primary school.