Almost 100 Worcester homes near approval

The proposed development of almost 100 homes to the south of Worcester city centre looks set to be backed by the council after the application was deferred from a previous planning committee meeting.Rooftop Housing Association is seeking full planning permission from Worcester City Council to build 92 affordable properties at Ketch Field, Broomhall Way.Measuring approximately 8.9 acres, the application site is currently set in open grassland and forms part of the wider South Worcester Urban Extension.The scheme proposes a mix of apartment blocks, two-storey houses and bungalows.Of the 92 properties, 59 units would be for affordable rent and 33 units would be for shared ownershipThe 42 proposed apartments would be accommodated with seven three-storey blocks that would stand adjacent to the north-western boundary of the site.The application was deferred from a planning committee meeting on 29 July 2021 in order to negotiate amendments to the scheme with regard to the design and appearance of the proposed apartment blocks.Plans are now to be reviewed by the committee on 23 September.