80 homes to revamp Oldbury derelict 'eyesore' site
More than 80 homes will be built on a derelict 'eyesore' site in the heart of Oldbury after plans were given the green light.
Outline planning permission has been granted for the 86-home scheme on former industrial land in Mill Lane near Titford Canal, overlooking Langley Green Park.
It has been welcomed by ward councillors who say the site has needed overhauling for years, after a previous planning application fell through due to the financial crash.
Developer Willsgrove Developments Limited will confirm the exact layout of the scheme at a later date.
But documents submitted as part of the firm's planning package have earmarked 86 homes for the 2.3 hectare site.
Ward councillor Bill Gavan said: "The site has been an eyesore for years.
"A planning application was granted before the economic crash but that didn't go ahead and it's been an eyesore ever since.
"I think the developers have got the funding so it's going to go ahead and they are going to be building.
"The site is close to the city with the railway nearby.
"It's good for the area that this is going to be tidied up and good for Langley.
"I think there will be affordable homes as well which we need.
"As a ward councillor I don't see any downsides to this at all."
A design and access statement submitted by the developer states: "The development of this brownfield site in the heart of Oldbury seeks to provide a sustainable mix of high quality new homes.
"It aims to have its own identity to create a stronger new neighbourhood, yet reflect local character to integrate it into the existing community.
"The development proposals whilst being indicative offer the opportunity to create a safe, welcoming and accessible environment.
"Improved road links and additional footpath/cycle ways and outward facing houses will help to stitch the scheme into the surrounding environment."
