'Very special circumstances' as developer eyes building new homes on green belt in leafy West Midlands village
A plan to build homes on green belt land in a leafy Solihull village has been submitted to planners.
Rainier Developments Limited wants to build 32 properties on land north of School Road in Hockley Heath.
A planning statement from agent Marrons said: “The site measures approximately 1.78 hectares.
“Outline planning permission is sought for the erection of up to 32 dwellings, and creation of associated vehicular and pedestrian access onto School Road, highway improvements, parking, landscaping, drainage features, open space, and associated infrastructure.
“The site falls within the green belt. Very special circumstances exist to justify inappropriate development (if the council concludes that it is not appropriate development).
“The development proposal will deliver a range of housing including affordable housing to help meet local needs.”
The layout, scale, landscaping and appearance of the dwellings would form a ‘reserved matters’ application which would be submitted if outline planning permission is granted by Solihull Council planners
The proposed scheme is the latest for the village which has a population of around 2,000.
As the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme reported in May, Nurton Developments Ltd has revealed plans to build 99 new homes on land south of School Road.
A decision on that application is yet to be made.
Villagers are being given the chance to have their say on Rainier Developments’ plans in a consultation.
Interested parties have until November 13 to submit their views to Solihull planners.
To view the plans and submit a comment search for application PL/2025/01873/PPOL at https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications.
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