Inside the plans for new homes in Solihull picturesque rural village
Proposal to build 99 new homes on land in Hockley Heath
A proposal to build new homes in a rural Solihull village has been lodged with planners.
Applicant Nurton Developments Ltd submitted the plans to build 99 new homes - half of them affordable homes - on land south of School Road, Hockley Heath, in April.
A planning statement included in the application, prepared by consultants Chave Planning Limited, reads: “The site is accessed from School Road, with Tudor Grange Primary Academy located adjacent to the northeastern corner.
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“The site is completely enclosed by development, roads and man-made features.
“The site is within 300 metres of the village centre which offers a range of amenities such as shops, food establishments, public transport links, recreational spaces, and public houses."
The application is for dwellings - a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom properties as well as five and six unit apartments.
The planning statement says the land should be considered ‘grey belt’ - lower quality green belt land which means the site would be able to be used for housing.
And it says Solihull Council has a “substantial unmet need for housing” and this site is “in a sustainable location” adding: “the overall planning balance would indicate planning permission should be granted.”
The application submitted to the authority also includes access, infrastructure and open space proposed on the site.
The layout, scale, landscaping and appearance of the dwellings would form a 'reserved matters' application which would be submitted if outline planning permission is granted.
Artists impressions of the potential look of the site have been included in a design and access statement included with the application.
A consultation is now underway with a closing date for submissions of June 6.
To view the plans and submit a comment search for application PL/2025/00879/PPOL at https://publicaccess. solihull.gov.uk/online-applications.