Homes plan unveiled for 'low-quality' green space

The land is earmarked for 320 homes behind the Asda supermarket in Tunstall

Plans have been submitted to build 320 homes on "low quality" green space in Stoke-on-Trent.

Mansion House Group Midlands Limited is proposing to develop the land behind the Asda supermarket on Scotia Road, in Tunstall.

The scheme has been recommended for approval by planning officers at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and would comprise 227 houses and 93 care-at-home apartments.

However, there have been complaints from local residents and concerns have also been raised by the supermarket.

The supermarket's bosses said they supported the scheme, but there was potential for traffic entering or leaving the estate that would clash with its HGV deliveries.

Locals complained about issues including over-development, the loss of wildlife, and the impact of increased traffic in the area.

The land is set to be developed into an estate comprising 227 houses and 93 care-at-home apartments

Planning officers have said the development would not have significant adverse impact on the area.

The land was previously used for mining, clay extraction and landfill, and is now covered in grass and scrub.

According to the officers’ report, the site is classed as low-quality green space, and over the years it has been the scene of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

The proposed houses would be mostly two and three-bedroom properties, with some four-bedroom properties.

The care-at-home apartments would be contained within three blocks at the southern end of the site, and a quarter of the homes will be classed as affordable.

The site is located behind the Asda supermarket on Scotia Road in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent

Vehicle access to the new estate would be via an existing junction off Scotia Road, which currently provides access to Asda’s car park and loading bay.

The junction would be upgraded with a right turn island and a new pedestrian crossing, according to the plans.

Members of the planning committee will consider the application when they meet on Wednesday.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.