40 flat plan gets planning approval

PLANS to build 40 new homes in Chelmsley Wood have been given the go-ahead by Solihull Council.

The planning committee last week approved the proposals to build the mix of one and two-bedroom flats on land off Fillingham Close.

Bellway Homes, who submitted the application, said the flats were specially designed for over 55s.

At a public meeting in January, some residents had voiced concerns about parking problems in the area and disruption during the construction. Two locals wrote to object.

But Solihull Council officers said the scheme would create much-needed affordable housing and councillors voted to give the project the green light.