Plans unveiled for new housing in Marston Green

HOUSING PLAN: The diagram developers have posted to local residents.

PLANS to build almost 70 new homes in Marston Green - first raised several years ago - have at last been made public.
The development - made up of 68 dwellings in total - would involve building on a field near Wavers Marston, with houses accessed via Chelmsley Lane.
The site in question was one of several around the borough previously identified for new housing. Several other such sites, notably nearby Moat House Farm, have already been developed.
In a policy document dating from 2012, Solihull Council argued most of the site was excluded from the green belt.
While the proposals have been known for some years, the arrival of the actual plans at neighbouring properties has nonetheless divided opinion locally.
Many residents remain concerned about over-development in the village and are also worried about the possible traffic problems that a new road junction could create.
Others argue that the scheme would create much-needed new homes - it is required that 40 per cent of the dwellings are designated as affordable housing.
Residents are now being invited to comment on the proposals and have until May 5 to make their feelings known.
Write to Nexus Planning, Suite A, Weybridge Business Park, Addlestone Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2BW. Alternatively you can email info@nexusplanning.co.uk, quoting 'Chelmsley Lane' in the subject heading.