A consultation is being launched over plans for a major new development on land in Lichfield.
Curborough Brooks would see up to 2,900 new homes, a new secondary school and two primary schools built.
IM Properties Developments Limited said the project, on land between Streethay, Curborough and Fradley, would also feature space for a “health hub with later-life homes”, as well as a GP surgery and a sports hub.
It is the latest development on the stretch of farmland alongside the West Coast Main Line, with the Roman Heights scheme already having been completed and work due to to start later this year on hundreds of homes at the Curborough Lakes site.
Sarah Milward, from IM Properties Developments Limited, said the new proposals would have a focus on infrastructure:
“Good placemaking and sustainability are at the heart of Curborough Brooks.
“We understand there is a need in the local community for improved infrastructure and we have been working hard to analyse this need and consider Curborough Brooks is ideally located to help deliver infrastructure and benefits for Lichfield and for generations to come
“Over the past five years, we have been working with Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council collaboratively on the development of land at Curborough Brooks.
“Although we understand the draft Local Plan 2040 is to be withdrawn, as voted upon by Lichfield District Council, we believe the proposals still play a vital role in the growth of Lichfield, delivering new housing and key infrastructure needed.”
Sarah Milward
A website has been launched to showcase the proposals, while an online feedback form will be in place on Monday (23rd October).
There will also be online public webinars for people to find out more about the scheme, as well as a drop-in hub for people to give their views.
The consultation period will close on 5th November.
