School and lake concerns over Rugeley Power Station plans
Councillors considering major plans to redevelop a power station site have raised concerns about the future of a man-made lake and called for sufficient secondary school places to meet demand from new residents.
Up to 2,300 homes are earmarked for the 139 hectare (343.48 acre) Rugeley Power Station site, which occupies land in two districts. The power station closed in 2016 and is currently being demolished.
Site owner Engie recently submitted a planning application to Cannock Chase Council and Lichfield District Council, proposing up to five hectares (12.34 acres) of employment space, 1.2 hectares (2.97 acres) of “mixed use” land, public open space and new roads as well as a primary school and the new homes
The authorities are due to make their decisions at a later date. But on Monday Lichfield District Council’s planning committee members were given an opportunity to raise issues the would like to be considered at the decision making stage.
Councillor Richard Cox said: “I see we have educational provision and I’m aware of what that means.
