Plan for 230 new homes sparks fears in village

Hundreds of residents turned out to have their say over plans to build more than 200 homes, commercial units and offices on land near Stourbridge.

The development has sparked fears among local people that it will overstretch village services like schools, and that roads in the area may not be able to cope with extra traffic.

The site is part of the 350-acre estate owned by Lord Cobham who wants to sell the land to help safeguard Hagley Hall.

The land is bordered by the A456 Kidderminster Road and the A491 Stourbridge Road in Hagley and under the plans Cala Homes would build 230 new homes.

Other plans include commercial and office space which could create up to 50 new jobs and a medical centre.