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# Developers say new housing in Elford will boost the rural economy
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/developers-say-new-housing-in-elford-will-boost-the-rural-economy/
- Published: 2020-12-21T09:52:11.000Z
- Updated: 2020-12-21T09:52:38.000Z
- Description: Developers say a new housing scheme in Elford will help boost the rural economy.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Developers say a new housing scheme in Elford will help boost the rural economy.

The seven acre site near the River Tame has planning consent for 25 new homes.

![An artist's impression of the new homes at Elford](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/example-elan-homes-similar-to-those-planned-in-elford.jpg)

An artist’s impression of the new homes at Elford

Elan Homes’ regional managing director, David Summers said he was pleased to acquire the land for the development

> “The housing and construction industries will have an important role to play in the country’s long-term economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and at Elan we’re actively looking for new sites with development potential.  
>  
> “Our latest acquisition in Elford is a prime example of how smaller communities can grow and accommodate their future housing needs on appropriate sites.  
>  
> “It will help provide increased housing options for local people and support the rural economy through the construction of the new homes and the spending power of new residents.”  
> Known as Seven Acres, the development will offer a mix of two to five-bedroom  
> homes.  
>  
> David Summers

The land was previously associated with a nearby farm, but will now become the Seven Acres development of two to five bedroom homes.

> “During the planning process many existing Elford residents expressed a desire to  
> downsize and our development will provide for this and families in need of extra  
> space.  
>  
> “The challenges of 2020 have made people much more appreciative of open space  
> and at Seven Acres we’ll be creating an open amenity area that the whole village will  
> be able to enjoy.”  
>  
> David Summers

Construction on the site is due to begin towards the end of next year.