Work progressing on Wolverhampton housing development at former Goodyear factory
Work is progressing on a housing development earmarked for more than 100 homes.
A total of 118 properties will be built by Persimmon Homes West Midlands on the site of the historic former Goodyear factory in Wolverhampton – eight less than the planned 126 after the scheme was reworked by the developers.
It saw proposals for 11 homes to be built instead of an apartment block – incorporating the historic tower at the factory – backed by council planners.
The clock tower is the only feature of the factory remaining and has blue plaque status from Wolverhampton’s Civic and Historical Society.
Huge developments have already taken place across the whole Goodyear site since 2007, including the construction of hundreds of houses, an Aldi supermarket and a pub.
The Clock Tower houses will be a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom homes and work to lay the foundations for them started last year.
In the plans, the developer said the area will be pedestrian-focused and feature a “community pocket park” with benches and planting provided.
And work is also ongoing to refurbish the Clock Tower and repair the roof and external deck to ensure it is safe and secure.
