900 new Coseley Park homes get go-ahead

It will mean that all the existing buildings on the 66-acre Coseley Park site would be demolished, other than the former Bean Motor car offices - making way for 925 homes and a 30,000 sq ft supermarket on the site in Sedgley Road West.

A new signalised junction will be put on Birmingham New Road to allow homeowners access.

Two new sports pitches and a public amenity space and play area would also be included, replacing the current football pitch.

Councillor Andrea Goddard said it would be a fantastic for Dudley and its people.

She said: "I think it is fantastic for the local area and Dudley as a whole, so something like this I am completely for.

Councillor John Martin added: "It is a much needed site, especially when we have a shortage of affordable housing."

There are also future hopes that the land could provide a footbridge over the canal.

The site is made up of the Newey Business Park, Bean Road Industrial Estate and Wellington Industrial Estate.

The firm held a public consultation earlier this year ahead of the submission of the planning application.

Plans were initially lodged for an eco park on the site in 2011 and included 200 homes, commercial and retail space. Planning permission for the scheme was granted in 2012, but the scheme stalled after the development partner ran into commercial difficulties. It was subsequently shortlisted as one of the UK's first Housing ZonesSkelton Group.

Earlier in the month ward councillor, Star Anderton, raised concerns about the site, saying that there wouldn't be enough schools or GP surgeries.

She also commented on the amount of accidents on the Birmingham New Road with fears that the houses could be 'put up in the wrong place'.

However, Councillor, Keiran Casey, Vice-Chair of the Development Control Committee, added: "I think a lot has been done to address residents concerns.

"This is about bringing affordable housing to the area, which will help industry too."