A DEVELOPER has finally submitted a planning application for 132 homes on the former sewage treatment works at Caledonia, Stourbridge.

The scheme called Brickworks, Caledonia, has been in the pipeline for years.

Ruskin Properties announced today (Wednesday May 5) that it has submitted a full planning application to Dudley Council to build 132 homes on the sprawling site.

The homes are a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties and will all be for private rent.

It follows a public consultation which was carried out towards the end of last year.

The Halesowen-based developer said it amended the scheme by removing all apartments and reducing the number of homes, based on comments received.

The proposed site. Pic: Ruskin Properties

The proposed site. Pic: Ruskin Properties

A spokesman said: "The proposals will result in the regeneration of a significant brownfield site.

"The land will be remediated with the treatment of mineshafts and former mine workings and the removal of invasive species along the River Stour corridor.

"Ten acres of open space will be created.

"Over 200 trees will be planted, the creation of urban orchards and over half a mile of native hedgerows will be planted within the development.

"Homes will be set within a magnificent landscape providing recreational opportunities for residents and the wider area.

"This will include riverside walks alongside the River Stour."

The houses have been designed specifically for the site and will comprise a mix of 2; 3; and 4; bedroom properties for private rent through Ruskin Properties.

Nick Burton, Managing Director, of Ruskin Properties said: “We are incredibly proud of the final layout and design of the new homes that now form part of the scheme.

"The extensive areas of open space and ecological enhancements will deliver a truly unique development for residents to enjoy.

"The new homes are also of exceptional design quality and will create distinctive streets with character.

"We are delighted to be taking the scheme to the next stage and moving closer to building much needed homes on this stalled brownfield whilst reducing pressure on the green belt.”

If given the go-ahead the housing estate will take over the 23-acre brownfield site, which neighbours hundreds of homes on the existing Caledonia estate.

The original plans were for 109 houses and 124 apartments.

The development of the site has stalled for years due to site constraints including mineshafts and former mine workings.