PLANS for 128 affordable homes in Wychbold have been approved.
The 17.3-acre Crown Lane site near Droitwich will see 95 homes built for social rent and allocated to families on the Wychavon District Council waiting list.
The remaining 33 homes will be available through shared ownership.
Work on the new homes is expected to begin in the coming months.
The project will be developed by Bromford together with land promoter Richborough, who progressed the site through planning and secured consent for the project.
Lyndon Parkes, Bromford’s Head of Land and New Business, said: “We’re pleased to be bringing our brand of high-quality, affordable homes to Wychbold.
“It’s an area in great need of affordable, secure, long-term housing options and it’s a huge privilege to be able to deliver that.”
The development will include new pedestrian links to make it easier for residents to walk into the village. Green spaces, new hedgerows, and native planting will also be included as part of the design.
Hannah Deverell, Disposals Director at Richborough, added: “This scheme has been shaped to respond to local character, landscape setting and community need. We’re pleased to see it progressing with a partner committed to high-quality, affordable provision.”
The scheme has received planning permission from Wychavon District Council.
Matthew Barker, Partner at property consultants Fisher German, said: “This proposal represents a logical and well-considered village extension, and we’re pleased to have helped unlock its potential for much-needed affordable homes to this area.”
