The proposals include up to 80 new homes (including affordable housing) and public open space.
As part of designing a high-quality development we are seeking to capture the vision, values and ideas of the community.
We want to provide local residents an opportunity to provide feedback before working up final plans which will be submitted as part of an outline planning application to Bromsgrove District Council.
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We will update this website on a regular basis as our proposals for the site progresses. The website contains information on the proposals, plans and external links to useful sites that we hope you will find informative. You can submit your feedback by using the 'Have your Say' form, or by using any of the other feedback options detailed on this website. |
Bromsgrove District Council are currently updating their Local Plan and in June 2025 commenced consultation on a draft development strategy aiming to deliver the building of a minimum of 9,000 new homes across the District by 2043. In the emerging Local Plan, the site at Norton Farm is identified as a potential allocation suitable for accommodating future housing development. (Site ref: BRM02).
New Homes. Up to 80 new homes with a mix of house sizes and types, ranging from 1 to 5 bed houses to meet local policy requirements and identified need.
Affordable Housing. In line with policy requirements.
Affordable housing is a combination of discounted rent and shared ownership housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market.
The delivery of new affordable housing on the site will assist lower income individuals and families get on the housing ladder in Bromsgrove.
Low Carbon Energy Efficient Homes . The design of the new homes will be submitted at a later date however, the broad principles are outlined below:
- Complying with the Future Homes Standard.
- Using appropriate materials and techniques to maximise insulation, air tightness and heat recovery.
- Procuring materials from sustainable sources and minimising construction waste.
- Including domestic energy generation for example the use of solar panels.
- Including sanitary ware and appliances that meet high water efficiency standards.
- Providing technology needed for modern living and to allow for comfortable home working via superfast data connections.
- Providing electric vehicle (EV) charging points for all dwellings with on plot parking.
Landscape Impact & Design. The proposed homes will take inspiration from the character of the local area, with careful consideration given to scale, density and materials so that they sit comfortably alongside the existing community. Homes on the north east edge of the site will face outwards to the proposed and existing green space, creating a safe and attractive setting.
There are good opportunities for new landscape planting, including hedgerows and trees. In terms of public open space, the proposals include a new area of public open space, as an extension to the existing area.
As part of the application preparation, a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) will be undertaken to evaluate the impact of the development on its surroundings.
New Public Open Space. Provision of a new area of public open space providing an extension to the existing provision.
Flooding And Drainage. A Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy will be submitted with the planning application to demonstrate that the proposed development can be facilitated without increasing flood risk elsewhere.
The site itself is located within Flood Zone 1 (low risk of flooding). The concept layout has been arranged to allow for sustainable drainage features, and the foul drainage will connect into the existing network.
The proposed development will include a sustainable surface water drainage strategy that will manage the quantity of surface water runoff. Sustainable drainage features will include attenuation basins and swales.
Ecology. Detailed ecology surveys have been undertaken at the site.
The site comprises a semi-improved grassland field. The grassland comprises a modest diversity of common and widespread plant species and is therefore of limited ecological value in the context of the local area. No protected/notable species have been recorded at the site to date.
Under the proposals, onsite landscaping provision will be sensitively designed to contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain targets and to provide long-term opportunities for wildlife at the site. Specific wildlife features, such as bat, bird and bee boxes/brick, will also be incorporated into the proposed dwellings to enhance the value of the site for wildlife.
There are no trees within the site boundary, and the development will not affect any adjacent trees. As the site is currently devoid of trees, development provides an opportunity to offer an enhancement to the arboricultural value of the site and local area. New tree planting from a range of species would increase canopy cover and biodiversity.
Highways And Access. Vehicle access is proposed from Copse Wood via a new junction, which will be carefully assessed using traffic surveys and safety assessments to ensure it can accommodate expected vehicle movements.
Additional assessments will be carried out a nearby junctions to ensure the wider road network can support the development.
The development's internal layout will follow Worcestershire's Streetscapes Design Guide, including appropriate car parking provision to meet local standards and to ensure it does not dominate street scenes, whilst also being convenient for residents and visitors.
A Travel Plan will be formulated to encourage sustainable travel and help reduce car dependency among future residents.
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). A CEMP will be prepared and implemented during the construction phase of the proposed development and will include a series of best practice measures to control dust, noise and surface water runoff.
This is an opportunity for you to have your say:
Your feedback will help shape our proposals before we submit our planning application. Comments received may be compiled in a Statement of Community Involvement which will be submitted with our planning application.
Any comments you make in response to these proposals will not affect your right to comment on the planning application submitted to the Local Authority in due course.
Please let us have your feedback by no later than Sunday 19th October 2025.
The site is 2.86 hectares in size and is located approximately 1.7km north of Bromsgrove town.
With the site boundary denoted by a fence, the site lies adjacent to the Barratt and David Wilson Homes development and has been promoted for future development since 2018, the intention always being to seek obtain planning permission to build additional homes on the site.
The site is bounded by the adjacent development to the south-west and south-east, with agricultural land lying to the north. The A38 lies further to the east beyond the adjacent development, and the M42 and M5 are both within 2km of the site to the north and to the west respectively.
Planning ApplicationWe will be submitting an outline planning application with all matters reserved (excluding access). Outline planning applications seek to establish whether the scale and nature of a proposed development would be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority, before a fully detailed proposal is put forward. Where outline permission has been granted, an application for the outstanding reserved matters can be submitted. This will typically include information about the layout, landscape and appearance of the development. Statutory consultees (eg. Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England and Parish Councils) and local residents will also have the opportunity to formally comment on the applications once they are submitted and registered with the Local Authority. |
The economic benefits of new housing development are significant. A study by the Confederation of British Industries (CBI) demonstrates that construction projects have a significant benefit on the local and wider economy. The report concludes that for every £1 of construction expenditure, £2.84 is injected into the economy.
The proposed development of new homes, offers the opportunity to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and assist in meeting local housing need.
The delivery of new homes and the introduction of new residents will also help support existing local businesses, services and groups.
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