We are pleased to announce that we have exchanged contracts with affordable housing specialist, Living Space,  for the delivery of 48 new homes on the outskirts of Kidderminster.

Living Space secured planning permission from Wyre Forest District Council for the development with associated access and parking, open space and landscaping. The 2.1Ha (5.2 acre) parcel of agricultural land, located off Husum Way, was allocated for housing in the adopted Wyre Forest District Local Plan.

The scheme will include shared ownership and affordable rent.

Matt Cooney, Chief Executive, Community Housing said: “We are looking forward to the construction of new affordable, high-quality homes, which will compliment the existing community whilst tackling local housing need.  The provision of a higher number of social rented homes has been made possible by the enhanced level grant agreed by Homes England” 

The development will be within easy reach of Offmore Primary School, a pub, convenience store, petrol station and local bus stops, while Kidderminster Train Station is only 1.5miles away.

The development design uses local materials proposed to replicate nearby traditional dwellings. Gables, bays and window treatments, and steep roofscapes are some of the elements that define the design principles. A total of 94 parking spaces have been provided for across the scheme.  

Designated cycle parking will be provided  and a  garden shed installed at  each new home to encourage cycle usage. The landscaping plans for the residential scheme allows for the retention and protection of the majority of existing hedgerows and trees, with the exception of providing for site access. 

Construction: Living Spaces
Architects: Watkiss, Dawson & Ward
Transport consultant: JPP Consulting
Flood risk & drainage consultant: Mucklow & Harris
Landscaping consultant:  FPRC
Ecological and arboricultural consultants: Betts Ecology