41 homes in Cofton Hackett given the go ahead

A planning application to build 41 properties in Cofton Hackett has been given the go ahead by Bromsgrove District Council planners.The original proposal – for land off East Works Drive – was deferred at the last meeting of the planning committee in December 2015 so discussions could take place with applicant St Modwen regarding the location and appearance of affordable housing.The proposal, part of an overall scheme to build 750 homes on the former MG Rover plant’s East Works site, will see four five-bedroom homes, 15 four-bedroom properties and eight three-bedroom homes built to be sold on the open market.There will also be four three-bedroom homes and six two-bedroom properties will be for affordable rent and two three-bedroom houses and two two-bedroom properties will be for shared ownership.The affordable housing on the site equates to 35 per cent on the site, one per cent up on the 34 per cent offered previously.St Modwen will provide £2,460 to pay for wheelie bins for the scheme and a £50,000 contribution will be provided by St Modwen to improve the toilets at Lickey Hills Visitor Centre.When 20 homes have been completed, a new open space to the west of the site will be created and an application will be submitted for a new community centre / village hall.Discussions about the centre and its facilities are currently taking place between Cofton Hackett Parish Council and St Modwen.