St John's Avenue: Kidderminster plan for nine new homes

The applicant wants to construct the new homes on land at 154 St John's Avenue in Kidderminster, which is near two schools.

There is currently a "substantial dwelling" and outbuildings on the 0.7-hectare site. The applicant is seeking to demolish the current garage and outbuildings and build the new detached homes.

The plan also includes the refurbishment of the existing home and its extension, to include replacement garages.

The planning statement says the plot is "unusual in nature" as this property is set back from the road on a site "far larger than any of those in the surrounding area."

The proposed new houses would be comprised of eight two-and-a-half-storey, five-bedroomed dwellings, and one two-bedroomed single-storey homes.

The site of the proposed development (Image: Google)

According to the planning statement, the homes would each have a minimum of three parking spaces and two visitor parking spaces, whilst the current property will also have three spaces plus a double garage.

To the north of the site is Baxter College and St John's Church of England Primary School.

The planning statement says: "It is considered that this scheme will represent a sympathetic addition to the street scene.

"It would not have a negative impact on any important trees within the site and will respect the amenity of its neighbours.

"In our opinion it will comply with the relevant policies of the adopted Local Plan and is a sustainable location for further residential development".

The application will now be considered by Wyre Forest District Council.

Those wishing to view the application can do so by searching the reference 24/0189/FUL on the Wyre Forest District Council planning website.