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‘New Cofton’ is unveiled
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Detailed plans have been submitted for the first phase of new housing to nearly double the size of Cofton Hackett.
Developers St Modwen and Persimmon Homes are seeking permission from Bromsgrove District Council to build 229 homes on the former Longbridge East Works site.
The application has been made alongside an outline application from St Modwen for the whole 52-acre site which proposes up to 725 new homes, with plans for a new community centre.
The detailed plans include proposals for a children’s play area and new park, with the opening up of the River Arrow and traffic calming measures for Groveley Lane, which will form the main access to the development.
It is also proposed that 26 of the homes will be reached via Parsonage Drive.
The developers say work could start early next year if the plans go through.
Richard Hickman, planning manager for St Modwen, said: “The former Longbridge East Works provides an excellent opportunity to deliver a new development which will integrate with the established community at Cofton Hackett through a mix of family homes.
“The Longbridge Area Action Plan identified the Longbridge East site primarily for new housing and feedback gathered at a public consultation event held in May showed that local people were largely supportive.
“As a direct result of the consultation, we have now also allowed for the provision of a wider range of accommodation for the elderly in the later phases of the development.”
David McGing, land director for Persimmon Homes South Midlands said: “Cofton Hackett is a highly desirable area and our plans for the first phase of development will provide good quality family homes to suit both people living close by and also those who may be looking to move to the area from further afield.”
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