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WFR/BR/1
Land opposite The Croft, Stourbridge Road, Broome
389671 279021
1.4
1.12
5 (4 dph)
Site in Green Belt
Site has not been put forward through the Call for Sites. However, an application for
5 large detached houses on the site was withdrawn (13/0598). The site is an arable
field between 2 dwellings in large grounds. The site is in an area washed over by
Green Belt with no facilities other than a petrol station and shop within reasonable
walking distance.
Development would be achievable subject to the land being taken out of the Green
Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/BR/2
Availability
The site has been submitted via the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development of site is considered to be achievable. It would require the land to be
taken out of the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land adjacent to Cloisters, Stourbridge Road/ Broome Lane, Broome
389654 278760
1.41
1.13
5 (4dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland is wooded along its southern boundary and also along the
eastern boundary with Stourbridge Road. It also has a frontage to Broome Lane.
The nearest facilities are in Hagley which is not within reasonable walking distance.
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WFR/BR/3
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development of site is not considered to be achievable
Site is not deliverable.
Land adjacent The Croft, Stourbridge Road, Broome
389757 278932
0.56
Site in Green Belt
This site is a small area of woodland opposite site WFR/BR/1. It is not considered
suitable for development owing to the adverse implication for wildlife with the loss of
trees.
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WFR/BR/4
Yieldingtree Nurseries, Watery Lane, Broome
389595 277526
0.68
0.54
5 (10 dph)
Not in Green Belt
This site was previously in horticultural use. There are a number of market garden
sheds on the site. An application for change of use to form 9 employment units was
refused (08/1009) as highways access was not considered suitable for the volume
of traffic. . There is a listed building adjacent to the site. The Blakedown Brook
crosses the site. A residential conversion may be viable. There are no facilities
within walking distance of the site.
The site has not been put forward via the Call for Sites so the current intentions of
the landowners are not known.
Development is considered to be achievable.
Potentially deliverable within 5 years as site could be converted under existing
policy.
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WFR/BR/5
Availability
Site has been promoted via the Call for Sites
Achievability
Site Status
Development should be achievable.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years as it could be developed under existing
policy.
Yieldingtree Packers, Hackman’s Gate Lane, Broome
389545 277849
0.91
0.77
8 (10 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This site was previously used for the manufacture and distribution of dairy produce.
It contains a number of industrial buildings and derelict greenhouses. There is
residential development around the Hackman’s Gate junction. Redevelopment
would remove the incongruous buildings from the streetscene.
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WFR/CB/1
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development would be achievable if the land was taken out of the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Land opposite Church Farm, Churchill
388031 279391
0.27
0.18
5 (25 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This is a small paddock adjacent to the village church (Grade II listed) with a stream
forming the rear boundary (Local Wildlife Site) and residential conversions across
the road. The site is in the Churchill Conservation Area. About a third of the site is in
flood zone 3. The site may be suitable for a small affordable scheme.
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WFR/CB/2
Availability
The site is available for development.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is not considered deliverable owing to amenity issues.
Site is not considered deliverable.
Station yard, Station Drive, Blakedown
387975 278598
0.36
Not in Green Belt
This narrow site previously had employment uses – B1 & B8. It lies adjacent to the
main railway line with frequent trains to and from Birmingham Snow Hill. The vacant
office building has a recent permission for conversion to flats. An appeal for housing
was recently dismissed on grounds of poor amenity for future occupiers from
passing trains and limited amenity space on a narrow site. Access was to be taken
from Lynwood Drive. Station parking would be a more suitable use of the site.
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WFR/CB/3
Land off Station Drive, Blakedown
388201 278792
2.25
1.46
35 (25 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This open field on the edge of Blakedown is located between the railway and the
A456.There is a telephone exchange in the SW corner. It is next to Blakedown
Station. The site is in a highly sustainable location.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and it is not known what
the landowner’s intentions are for the site.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/CB/4
Land opposite 55-56 Belbroughton Road, Blakedown
388411 278322
1.03
0.87
24 (27 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This field and the one adjacent (WFR/CB/5) have residential ribbon development on
either side. It lies adjacent to the existing settlement boundary. Village amenities
are within a reasonable walking distance.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the landowner’s
intentions are unknown.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/CB/5
Land opposite 74-76 Belbroughton Road, Blakedown
388522 278291
0.69
0.59
16 (27 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This field and the one adjacent (WFR/CB/4) have residential ribbon development on
either side. Village amenities are within a reasonable walking distance.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the landowner’s
intentions are unknown.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/CB/6
Land north of Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (adjacent to Hurcott Lane)
385436 277481
8.76
Site in Green Belt
This land forms part of the landholding for Hurcott Hall Farm. It has frontage to the
main A456 and is bordered by hedgerows. It is considered suitable for employment
development as there are good transport links to the motorway network from this
side of Kidderminster.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the landowner’s
intentions are unknown.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/CB/7
Land south of Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (between Hodge Hill Farm and the
nurseries)
385477 277278
7.13
Site in Green Belt
This field is bordered by the A456 to the north, the Kidderminster to Birmingham
railway to the south, with Hodge Hill Farm to the west (now residential) and Hodge
Hill Nurseries and farm shop to the east. It is considered suitable for employment
development.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the landowner’s
intentions are unknown..
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/CC/1
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Site is not deliverable owing to adverse impact on landscape and poor access.
Site Status
Land at Barrow Hill, Drayton
390612 275737
2.36
Site in Green Belt
This sloping area of farmland has a track and bridle path running along its southern
edge. The Robin Hood PH is located to the north of the site. The access lane from
Drayton is very narrow which may limit development. Other than the Robin Hood
PH there are no facilities within walking distance. The site is at a higher level than
the lane and is clearly visible from Drayton itself. Development would have an
adverse impact on the views out from the village.
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WFR/CC/2
Land adjacent Woodthorne House, Tanwood Lane, Bluntington
389951 274377
0.29
Site in Green Belt
This field lies opposite Tanwood Lane Nurseries in Bluntington. There are
residential properties surrounding. Shops in Chaddesley Corbett village are 15
minutes walk away. Lane is very narrow at this point.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the landowner’s
intentions are unknown.
Development is not considered to be achievable at this location owing to highways
issues with access.
Site is not deliverable.
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WFR/CC/3
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Site is not considered to be deliverable owing to poor access and adverse impact
on views into the Conservation Area.
Site Status
Land off Briar Hill, Chaddesley Corbett
389444 274089
1.93
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland lies to the rear of housing on Briar Hill. A listed building is
adjacent the southern end of the site. It is considered that development would have
an adverse impact on views into and out of the Conservation Area. Access to the
site is via a track between dwellings on Briar Hill.
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WFR/CC/4
Land adjacent Doctors’ Surgery, Hemming Way, Chaddesley Corbett
389350 273934
1.26
Site in Green Belt
This area of agricultural land is adjacent to Hockley Brook ( 25% of southern part of
site is in flood zone 3)and is an important green wedge separating the old village
with its Conservation Area from the former local authority housing on Briar Hill. It
was the subject of an application (withdrawn) in 2007 for a village green, car park,
picnic area and 14 dwellings. A listed building adjoins the site to the north.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites but it understood the
landowners are looking to potentially release the site for housing development..
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Site is not considered to be deliverable owing to the impact on the setting of the
conservation area and the importance of maintaining this strategic gap between the
2 distinct areas of the village.
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WFR/CC/5
Land rear of 17 Hemming Way, Chaddesley Corbett
389372 273661
0.45
Site in Green Belt
This gently sloping site contains allotments and a recently planted community
orchard. It was the subject of a refusal for 15 affordable dwellings. Vehicular access
is very poor – main reason for refusal. A public footpath crosses the site. The
community orchard has been planted since this application was refused and would
now preclude development even if access issues could be overcome.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and is not considered to
be available.
Development is not considered to be achievable.
Site is not deliverable due to use as community orchard and lack of a suitable
access.
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WFR/CC/6
Availability
Permission is granted and development is due to start spring 2016.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is achievable.
Site is deliverable within 5 years.
Former School, The Village, Chaddesley Corbett
389163 273665
0.51
15
Site in Green Belt
This former school site lies within the conservation area adjacent to the Grade I
listed St. Cassians Church. The Victorian school has permission for conversion to 4
flats. The modern school buildings will be cleared and 11 new dwellings built.
Permission was granted under 15/0264 in March 2016.
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WFR/CC/7
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land off Bromsgrove Road, Chaddesley Corbett
389201 273330
1.31
1.05
21 (20 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of agricultural land is located adjacent to the entrance into the village and
fronts the A448. It has residential development to the north and south. The Fox Inn
PH and petrol station with a small shop are to the south. The newly developed
primary school is also to the south. Village facilities are also close by.
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WFR/CC/8
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is considered to be achievable.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years.
Former Chaddesley Driers, Cakebole Lane, Chaddesley Corbett
388369 272589
0.22
0.22
1
Site in Green Belt
This site contains a disused grain drier. It is adjacent to residential development. An
application has been submitted for 1 dwelling. Development would improve the
immediate area as the grain driers would be demolished.
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WFR/CC/9
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is considered to be achievable.
Site is potentially deliverable under existing policy.
Former Harvington Garden Centre, Worcester Road, Harvington
387752 275234
4.41
0.86
22 (25 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This former garden nursery is now used for storage on part of the site. A public
footpath runs along the boundary of the site. Only the brownfield element of the site
is considered to be suitable for development. It fronts the A450. The site is well
screened from the road.
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WFR/ST/1
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Development is potentially deliverable within 5 years on the brownfield part of the
site as this would not require land to be taken out of the Green Belt. The majority of
the site is potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be
released from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local
Plan Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined
in light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will
become available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation
document.
Site Status
Captains and The Lodge, Bromsgrove Road, Kidderminster
384957 275096
4.59
2.98
135 (45 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This site contains 2 large houses and their grounds together with caravan storage,
woodland and a lake. There is a large housing estate adjacent to the north. Access
is from the A448. The woodland area is covered by a TPO. The site is well
screened from the A448. The Captain’s and Stanklyn Pools and Spennells Valley
LWSs are adjacent.
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WFR/ST/2
Land r/o Horngrove, Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster
384708 274139
27.4
17.81
620 (35 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This is a large area of farmland which is crossed by footpaths at the eastern end. It
is bordered by the Spennells housing estate to the north and Stanklyn Lane to the
south.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. However, part of this site
was previously submitted through the SHLAA.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/ST/3
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land north of Stone Hill, Kidderminster
385564 275312
7.61
4.95
170 (35 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland is located to the north of the A448. The Hoo and Barnet
Brook Local Wildlife Site borders part of the site and runs through the northern
section. Approximately 15% of the site is in flood zone 3.
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WFR/ST/4
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land west of Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster
385672 275021
3.31
2.15
75 (35 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland is located opposite housing at the Stone end of Stanklyn
Lane. Stanklyn Pool (Local Wildlife Site) is adjacent to the SW boundary. The
eastern end of the site is opposite housing.
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WFR/ST/5
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is considered to be achievable
Site is potentially deliverable under existing policy.
Sparum Farm, Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster
384971 273813
2.02
1.31
20 (15 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This brownfield site contains farm buildings. Access is taken adjacent to the edge of
the built development at the Summerfield end of Stanklyn Lane. The northern part
of the site was used as a burial site during the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001.
There is a small copse (TPO) adjacent to the site.
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WFR/ST/6
Adjacent Islamic College, Heath Lane, Stone
385682 273874
1.6
4
Site in Green Belt
This site is used for stabling and horse grazing. It is located adjacent to the Islamic
College in an area of open countryside. Heath Lane connects Stanklyn Lane to the
A450 at Shenstone.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. A recent application was
refused (14/0017) and the landowners are keen to develop the site.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/ST/7
Stanklyn Farm, Stanklyn Lane, Kidderminster
385914 274832
3.94
2.56
38 (15 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland and associated farm buildings is located to the rear of housing
on Stanklyn Lane (Stone end). Local Wildlife Sites are located on the far side of
Stanklyn Lane. A public footpath crosses the site. There may be potential issues
with overlooking from the existing dwellings on Stanklyn Lane.
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites. It has also been promoted
through the previous SHLAA and the Local Plan in 2001.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/ST/8
Depot, Butts Lane, Stone
385794 274340
7.09
Site in Green Belt
This site contains a number of buildings which were last used for agricultural
auctions. The site is well screened. There is a permission for 31 residential units in
place (09/0247)
This site has a partially implemented permission for conversion of the buildings to
housing and live work units which was approved in June 2009. There is now a new
owner who plans to implement the conversions on a plot by plot basis.
Development is considered to be achievable.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years.
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WFR/WC/1
Availability
Site to remain in employment use.
Achievability
Site Status
Titan Steel Wheels, Bridge Road, Cookley
384084 280582
5.65
Site in Green Belt
This site on the edge of the village is used for the manufacture of wheels for earth
moving vehicles. There are associated offices and car parking on site. 2 buildings
are on the local heritage list. It is adjacent to the River Stour and the canal. There
are some residential uses along the frontage of the site. Although numbers of
employees have fallen, this is still an important employer in the district and the firm
has no plans to relocate at this time.
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WFR/WC/2
Land off Eleanor Harrison Drive, Cookley (haulage yard)
384759 280249
0.18
Site in Green Belt
This site is used as a small haulage yard. Access is through a residential estate
which is not ideal. If the existing use was to cease, then this would be suitable for a
small housing development.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. The intentions of the
landowner are unknown at this time.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the existing use relocating.
Site is developable but not deliverable at the current time.
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WFRWC/3
Land off Eleanor Harrison Drive, Cookley
384726 280282
0.33
0.33
10 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This small field lies to the rear of housing on the eastern edge of Cookley and is
adjacent to site WFR/WC/2. It is well located for accessing village facilities.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. The intentions of the
landowner are unknown at this time.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being removed from
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/5
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land at Gaymore Farm, Austcliffe Lane, Cookley
384752 280393
0.97
0.77
23 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This pastureland is adjacent to the farm and partially enclosed by hedgerows. A
bridleway runs along the eastern boundary. The housing on Staite Drive is at a
much higher level.
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WFR/WC/7
Availability
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is not considered to be achievable.
Site is not deliverable owing to multiple ownerships and lack of alternative provision.
Garage blocks, Castle Road, Cookley
384291 280064
0.16
Partly in Green Belt
This area of garages is located to the rear of houses on Castle Road. It backs onto
a wooded embankment. The garages are in a number of different ownerships and
are well used. Development is not considered to be feasible.
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WFR/WC/9
Availability
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is not achievable..
Site is not deliverable.
Land at junction of Lionfield Road and Castle Road
384459 279927
0.2
Not in Green Belt
Small parcel of unused land in centre of village on prominent corner. Elan Valley
aqueduct crosses site making development impossible.
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WFR/WC/10
Land off Kimberlee Avenue, Cookley
384749 279828
1.23
1.04
30 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This Greenfield site is adjacent to the eastern edge of the village. It is allocated as
an Area of Development Restraint. A public footpath runs along the eastern
boundary. Access is available from Gaymore Road. It is within walking distance of
local facilities.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. It has however been
promoted through the previous SHLAA and Local Plan. .
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/11
Land off Brampton Close, Cookley
384712 279685
2.42
1.57
47 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This field separates the village from the A449 Wolverhampton Road. It is used for
grazing. Access is available from Brampton Close. There are footpaths at the
eastern end of the site.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites and the intentions of the
landowners are unknown at this time.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/12
Lawnswood, Westhead Road North, Cookley
384252 279970
1.78
0.78
23 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This site consists of a house and its former garden area which has now regenerated
as scrub. The site is adjacent to the settlement boundary. There is a well-used
footpath (unofficial) which runs through the site to Lea Lane allowing easy access to
village facilities from the adjoining residential area.
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites. However, it was
previously through the SHLAA and the Local Plan.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt..
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/13
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land south of Cookley
384312 279570
9.93
6.45
194 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This are of farmland lies immediately to the SW of Cookley village and is accessed
off the track serving the Castle Barns complex at the top of Castle Road. It forms
part of an implemented application for a golf course. A footpath runs along the
southern boundary.
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WFR/WC/15
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Site Status
Development is considered to be achievable subject to site viability.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years.
Lea Castle Hospital, Lea Castle Drive, Cookley
385001 279479
48.66
31.16
700 (22 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This previously developed site in the Green Belt is allocated for mixed use in the
Local Plan – C3, C2, B1 and health and sports facilities. There are ongoing
discussions between WFDC and the HCA about future development on the site.
Large areas of mature woodland cover 17.5 Ha. These will be retained. There are
large numbers of boarded up buildings which will need to be demolished.
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WFR/WC/16
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land south of Wolverley Road and Park Gate Road, Kidderminster
384647 278558
18.19
11.82
400 (34 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland is bisected by the A449 Wolverhampton Road. The edge of
the built-up area lies adjacent to the southern boundary. The eastern parcel abuts
the A451 Stourbridge Road. There are low hedges around much of the boundaries.
Footpaths run along the southern boundary adjacent to the existing housing
development.
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WFR/WC/17
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land at Wolverley Road, Kidderminster
384171 278696
4.75
3.09
108 (35 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of farmland fronts the B4189 with the former school playing fields to the
south. It is a prominent site on the brow of the hill overlooking Kidderminster.
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WFR/WC/18
Former school, Sion Hill, Kidderminster
383983 278497
2.1
46
Site in Green Belt
This site contains the former Sion Hill Middle School which closed in July 2007. It
has been subject to several acts of vandalism since then. A planning application for
46 dwellings (15/0305) has been approved subject to a Section 106 Agreement.
The site is being marketed to house builders. It immediately adjoins the built-up
area of Kidderminster.
The site is being marketed for development with an approval for housing
development awaiting a legal agreement.
Development is considered to be achievable.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years.
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WFR/WC/19
Former Sion Hill School playing field, Sion Hill, Kidderminster
384163 278521
4.36
2.83
100 (35 dph)
Site in Green Belt
These playing fields are now mostly unused apart from a small area which is used
by St.Oswald’s Primary School. A public footpath runs along the southern boundary
with the housing estate.
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites. It is owned by
Worcestershire County Council.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt..
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/20
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to land being taken out of the
Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land at Brownwesthead Park, Wolverley Road, Wolverley
383533 279344
6.29
4
120 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This site was previously a WW2 hospital known as Wolverley Camp. There is an
area of hardstanding and a building still on the site. There is a sportsground
(WFDC) and campsite adjacent. It is accessed along Brownwesthead Park which
serves the sportsground and 4 dwellings. A public footpath runs along the
boundary. The site is not visible from Lea Lane, being at a higher level and behind a
wall. However, it is clearly visible from Wolverley Road. Facilities are available
within reasonable walking distance in either Wolverley or Cookley village.
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WFR/WC/21
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable on part of the site subject to the land
being taken out of the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land at Puxton, Kidderminster
382672 278564
27.76
3.0
90 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This site is a large area of scrub and marshland to the north of the Marlpool housing
estate. Much of this site is either a Local Wildlife Site or in flood zone 3. It is an
important gap between Fairfield and Kidderminster. Several footpaths cross the site.
The only area which could potentially be developed is the northern part adjacent to
Fairfield..
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WFR/WC/22
Land off Lowe Lane, Fairfield
381931 279101
2.99
0.87
26 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
The site is located to the south of Fairfield. It is allocated as an Area of
Development Restraint. Land to the north has recently been developed for
affordable housing. (This land was not in the Green Belt) It is used as pastureland
with community allotments on the central and eastern part of the site (1.22 Ha).
WFDC owns 0.6 Ha of undeveloped land in the northern part of the site. 0.27 Ha in
the NW corner has been put forward for development by another landowner. The
separate parcel in the SW corner is in a different ownership. The northern section is
potentially suitable for development with access being taken through the new
development at Attwood Close. .
Part of the site has been promoted through the Call for Sites. A large part is in
WFDC ownership.
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt. .
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
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WFR/WC/23
Availability
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt..
Site is not seen as deliverable owing to poor access and topography.
Site Status
Land off Hayes Road, Fairfield
382305 279292
1.16
Site in Green Belt
This site is allocated as an Area of Development Restraint. It is a steeply sloping
grassland site with a public footpath running up through it. There is a chicken farm
on the eastern boundary. Access could potentially be taken from Little Hayes but it
is not ideal. There is a steep slope down from Hayes Road.
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WFR/WC/28
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is considered to be achievable subject to the land being taken out of
the Green Belt.
Potentially developable after 5 years. This would require the site to be released
from the Green Belt and allocation for development via the current Local Plan
Review (commenced 2015). The categorisation of the site will be re-examined in
light of the Green Belt Study findings and other technical evidence that will become
available prior to the preparation of the Preferred Option Consultation document.
Site Status
Land off Franche Court Drive, Kidderminster
382125 278519
0.48
0.38
12 (30 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of orchard is adjacent to Home Farm and is accessed by track from
Franche Court Drive. There is housing to the west and south. The valley of the
Honey Brook les to the north.
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WFR/WC/29
Availability
The site has not been promoted through the Call for Sites
Achievability
Development is not considered to be achievable owing to there being too many
constraints that cannot be overcome.
Site is not considered deliverable.
Site Status
Drakelow Tunnels
382140 280908
19.2
Site in Green Belt
This site contains the Drakelows Tunnels – a series of underground tunnels with
mainly woodland at ground level. There is a schedule monument and Listed
Building on the site. The Kingsford Heath Local Wildlife Site covers most of the site.
A footpath runs along the boundary. An application for a museum and shop with
enabling housing (6 dwellings) was refused (13/0405).
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WFR/WC/30
Availability
The site has been promoted through the Call for Sites.
Achievability
Site Status
Development is considered to be achievable on previously developed parcels.
Site is potentially deliverable within 5 years under existing policy.
Wolverley Lodge, Lea Lane, Wolverley
383292 279279
0.43
0.38
4 (10 dph)
Site in Green Belt
This area of land was sold off by the Ministry of Defence as part of the Wolverley
Camp sale. It is an area of hardstanding to the south of the driveway to the house
known as Wolverley Lodge. Access is gained from Lea Lane. There is a late 1960s
telephone exchange immediately adjacent. To the south is the Camping and
Caravanning Club site with Brownwesthead Park to the east. This parcel of land
does not appear to have been part of the grounds to the house and has evidence of
a number of structures. It is well screened from the neighbouring house and the Lea
Lane itself. There is the potential to redevelop this area if officers can be satisfied
that it is a previously developed site.
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WFR/WC/31
Availability
Site is under construction
Achievability
Site Status
Blakeshall Farm Barns, Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley
383040 281069
0.69
7
Site in Green Belt
The site contains a number of barns which have permission for residential
conversion.