135 new homes to be built in Cradley Heath

The greenlight has been given for 135 new homes to be built off Woods Lane, through a partnership between Accord Housing Association and Galliford Try Partnerships West Midlands.

The development will include a mix of one to four bedroom homes and will be made up of 42 apartments and 93 houses.

The houses will also be available for affordable rent, according to the developers.

Chris Handy, Chief Executive at Accord said: “We are looking forward to working with Galliford Try Partnerships on this development in Cradley Heath. This development will be Accord’s first as part of our strategic partnership with Homes England, which will bring significant growth opportunities in affordable housing for more than a generation."

The plans will also see the upgrading of the retaining wall to the River Stour which is adjacent to the site.

The project has been supported by the Black Country LEP who invested £1.6 million to the development.

Ninder Johal, from the Black Country LEP, added: "Through investing in developments such as this one we are able to bring forward key sites across the Black Country. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Accord and Galliford Try to enable the delivery of new, affordable, homes in the Black Country ensuring we retain people in the area and encourage more people to choose the Black Country as the place to live.”

James Warrington, Galliford Try Partnerships Midlands Regional Managing Director, said: “This site in Cradley Heath involves challenging ground conditions which were presenting barriers to unlocking the development opportunity. Working with Accord and securing gap funding from the Black Country LEP, is a great example of partnership working.

“The development which has excellent links to major nearby cities represents a significant contribution to the new-build affordable local housing market in the area.”