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Search the Public Notice PortalPLANS to build up to 115 homes on farmland near Himley have sparked concern from councillors and residents, despite developers saying the scheme would help meet local housing needs.
The outline application, for land off Bridgnorth Road, would include housing, open space and infrastructure.
The site is currently used to grow oilseed crops and sits on the edge of the village.
Developers Clowes Developments say the scheme has been “sensitively designed to integrate” with Himley and would “contribute to the vitality of the village.”
Half of the homes - up to 57 - would be affordable, ranging from one to four bedrooms.
They also argue the land can be classed as “grey belt,” meaning it does not strongly serve the purposes of Green Belt protection and is therefore suitable for development.
However, Councillor Dan Kinsey and chairman of the Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Conservative Association said he is “hugely concerned” about the plans, particularly the impact on traffic.
He warned the nearby Himley crossroads already suffers from frequent congestion and accidents, adding the development would “inevitably cause further congestion” -especially with a proposed single access point onto the B4176 close to the junction.
He said: “Putting a large estate here undermines the point of the bypass and will likely worsen queues, particularly towards Kingswinford and Wombourne.”
Councillor Kinsey also raised concerns about the wider impact of multiple developments in the area, warning traffic from around 200 new homes - including another proposed site nearby - should be considered together.
He added that Himley has limited services, describing it as “hardly a sustainable village,” with no GP surgery and limited public transport.
Local residents have also objected to the plans.
Nicola James said the development would result in the “unnecessary loss of valuable Green Belt land,” adding the site is currently productive farmland that forms part of the area’s rural character.
Sarah Taylor raised environmental concerns, warning the scheme could lead to the “destruction of valuable wildlife habitats” and a “permanent loss” to biodiversity.
In response, planning documents state the development would follow environmental policies, with measures to protect wildlife, improve air and water quality, and provide mitigation where needed.
The applicant says the scheme would not harm important natural or heritage assets.
The application will now be considered by the council with a decision expected at a later date.
The full application can be viewed on the South Staffordshire Council website under the reference 26/00283/OUTM.
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