Objections over new homes and parking plan

The proposals are for land to the east of Pendock School, off School Lane, in Pendock

Plans to build more than 30 homes and a car park next to a school in a Worcestershire village have met with objections from some residents.

Whiting Ash Farms has put forward proposals which it said would be positive for the area for land to the east of Pendock School, off School Lane, Pendock, near Ledbury and by the M50.

The plans are for 28 homes, including 14 affordable ones, plus space for three self-builds, electric charging points and a 36-space car park for the school and village.

But neighbours said the development was too big for the village especially as they claimed there was no public transport in the area.

Other issues they highlighted included increased safety concerns for pupils on narrow lanes, a lack of amenities in the village to support the development and that it would overload the sewage system.

One resident Carole Ann Thompson said: “Since there is no public transport, the building of 31 new houses could put more than 60 additional cars on the narrow lane.

“This is right by the school to which some children walk in the morning and home time and the narrow pavement stops at the school.”

Under the plans, there would also be space for a “community building” to be built in the future.

Planning documents lodged with Malvern Hills District Council indicated a contribution by the developer of about £390,000 “will be required to assist the sustainability of Pendock School”.

The developer said the scheme would “not result in any demonstrable harm” and would “make a positive contribution to the village of Pendock”.

A decision on the plans will be made by the council in the future.

The plans would see more than 30 homes and a car park next to the school in Pendock

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