A COMPANY developing land in Droitwich is bidding to overturn a decision made to ensure it improves the area’s roads before its properties are occupied.
Persimmon Homes entered into a legal agreement with Wychavon District Council last February after breaching a condition outlined by the Secretary of State, relating to the Yew Tree Hill development.
A planning injunction was served by the council to prevent Persimmon from carrying out anymore work until it had sorted out highways issues.
The company was told it must widen Pulley Lane and carry out works on the junction of Pulley Lane and the A38 before the construction continued on the rest of the development.
Worcestershire County Council made representations regarding highways issues and the company was allowed to have 90 of the properties occupied before the work was finished.
In December Persimmon, approaching the 90 limit, requested it be removed but the district council refused and an application to the High Court voted in the authority’s favour.
But now, Persimmon has submitted another application asking to build and occupy 210 homes on the site before the work is completed.
Droitwich Town Councillor Sital Harris said: “This is not what the residents in my ward were expecting or deserve.
“The message was laid out clearly by the Secretary of State and the developers have to honour it.
“Everyone knows and accepts that we need more housing and more affordable homes in Droitwich but we need to make sure the infrastructure is in place to support the growth and ensure it is safe.”
David Hammond, Housing and Planning Services Manager at Wychavon District Council, said: “We have a live application from Persimmon Homes for consideration that will be determined on its merits following consultation with various bodies, including Worcestershire County Council as the highways authority.”
Visit the planning section of www.wychavon.gov.uk and search for application number ’18/00929′ to see the full proposal.
