Plans for 180 homes to be built on edge of town

Land south of Guarlford Road and east of Mill Lane in Malvern has been earmarked for the development of 180 homes

Plans have been unveiled for 80 homes to be built on the edge of a Worcestershire town.

Land south of Guarlford Road and east of Mill Lane in Malvern has been earmarked for the development, which is being proposed by developer Bloor Homes.

Bosses said the 35-acre site was currently used as common land, while part of it was designated as a local wildlife site and a site of regional wildlife importance.

Bloor has asked Malvern Hills District Council to decide whether an environmental assessment is required, but also stressed the location was a sustainable one with good access to shops and transport links.

The site is within walk or cycling distance of shops and other services in Barnards Green, they said.

The plans are at an early stage, but Bloor said an assessment by highways consultants found the proposed estate would not have a "severe" impact on local roads.

Neighbour Linda Connor said there were already "plenty of new houses being built" in the area.

"I don't think it is appropriate to build all over our countryside, spoiling views and walks etc, therefore spoiling the countryside and the originality of this lovely old town," she said.

The developer said it would consult with residents on the plans over the coming weeks.

They would review comments submitted and amend the scheme or respond to comments as part of its planning application, Bloor bosses added.

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