Living Space completes on land sale to Community Housing for the delivery 48 new homes in Kidderminster

Affordable housing specialist Living Space has completed on the land sale and finalised the build contract with Community Housing, to deliver 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.

Paul Breen, Managing Director of Living Space, said: “We were pleased to get the go ahead for this scheme and are very much looking forward to working with Community Housing on the delivery of much needed, quality affordable homes in Kidderminster.

“The housing mix will include shared ownership and affordable rent, and a generous open space provision.  We look forward to starting construction in the coming months.”

Worcestershire based Community Housing is a Registered Social Housing Provider delivering a variety of homes and housing related services to tenants and residents.

 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 while 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 1.5 miles away. The design has taken into account the edge of settlement location, with local materials proposed to compliment 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 will be provided across the scheme. 

Designated cycle parking will be provided to each new home to encourage sustainable travel. The landscaping plans for the residential scheme allow for the retention and protection of the majority of existing hedgerows and trees, with the exception of providing for site access. 

The architect for the scheme is Worcestershire-based Watkiss, Dawson & Ward. JPP Consulting is the transport consultant, Mucklow & Harris has advised on the flood-risk assessment and drainage plans, FPCR is the landscaping consultant, while Betts Ecology has advised on the ecological and arboricultural aspects.