THE FIRM behind a project which will see 100 affordable homes built in Droitwich has said the new development will look to combat the challenges aspiring homeowners are facing in the area.
Bromford Housing Association was permitted to build the homes on a field off Tagwell Road back in November under delegated powers by Wychavon District Council.
The project includes 60 homes for social rent and 40 for shared ownership.
The development will also include wildflower meadows, new hedgerows and trees to boost biodiversity, plus safe walking and cycling routes connecting to the wider area.
The development will include a mix of one and two-bedroom flats alongside two, three and four-bedroom houses.
Alastair Bird, Planning Manager at Bromford, said: “Droitwich Spa needed these homes.
“With house prices running at 12 times the average local income, finding an affordable place to live here has become a challenge for many families.
“This development changes that for 100 households.
“We’re thrilled that Wychavon District Council has approved these plans.
“The mix of social rent and shared ownership means we’re opening doors for people at different stages of their housing journey, and we’re making sure these homes work for the planet too.”
Outline approval for the development of up to 100 new homes on the site was granted on appeal back in 2022.
The application site is located on the east side of Tagwell Road, south of Tagwell Grange and west of the M5.
After Bromford bought the 12-acre site from land promoters St Philips Land back in April, the firm announced the development would be 100 per cent affordable housing.
