MORE than 120 new homes will be built to support housing demand in Wombourne, now that partnership housing expert Lovell has been given the green light on planning approval and a Section 106 agreement with South Staffordshire District Council.
The 121 homes will include 40% affordable housing, with 25 for social rent and 24 shared ownership, with the remaining 72 available for open market purchase. The site will offer a diverse mix of homes that suit residents’ needs, from one-bed bungalows up to five-bed family homes.
Significant emphasis has been placed on providing green space for the scheme with allotments, a community orchard, play area and sustainable drainage systems, including attenuation basins and swales, all included in the design.
Steve Ulfig, regional land and pre-construction director at Lovell, said: “Working with the council to get the go ahead on this scheme will allow us to provide high-quality, sustainable housing in an area where people want to live. Most importantly, when we’ve designed this development, we’ve considered not just the houses but given equal focus to providing ample green space and creating a sense of community.
“As part of our Section 106 agreement we’ll also be investing in the existing facilities with £82,000 for bus stop improvements and more than £100,000 to support healthcare provision. When it comes to tackling the housing crisis we need to look beyond the houses at the infrastructure and resident wellbeing, which these investments will support.”
This scheme is part of an ongoing relationship with Lovell and South Staffordshire District Council who have worked together to bring 137 homes to the area in recent years. Having had the planning green light, work is expected to commence on site in early 2026 with first residents moving in anticipated by late 2026.
For more information about Lovell Partnerships visit: https://corporate.lovell.co.uk/
