PLANS have been submitted for up to 225 new homes to be built in Burntwood.
The development is being earmarked for a plot north of Rake Hill.
Anwyl Land said its proposals would “aim to deliver benefits such as on‑site affordable housing and new public open space”.
A planning statement added:
“The proposed development has been shaped by a strong set of design principles that establish a truly landscape led approach.
“The masterplan is firmly rooted in the site’s distinctive landscape and topography, ensuring the development both respects and responds to its natural assets and wider context.
“Key features of this approach include keeping the eastern extent of the Site free from development to preserve the setting of the Grade II listed 32 and 34 Rake Hill, and designing sensitively in relation to neighbouring residential properties to the south and west.
“The development embraces the green belt as a defining landscape framework, focusing built form where it can be naturally contained while creating substantial green and blue spaces that enhance openness, biodiversity and everyday access to nature.
“A sensitive, landscape led ‘grey belt’ approach reinforces the settlement edge, protects key views and heritage settings, and delivers meaningful biodiversity net gain, ensuring the wider green belt continues to perform its essential functions as part of a distinctive, nature rich new neighbourhood.
“These elements are carefully layered to create a connected network of spaces that enrich the site’s natural character and strengthen people’s connection to nature, supporting health, wellbeing and overall quality of life.
“Nearly 52% of the site will be proposed as green and blue infrastructure, providing high-quality, multifunctional open spaces. These will include traffic free walking routes connecting to Rake Hill, two children’s play areas and natural play features overlooked by homes for safety and accessibility.
“The range of homes proposed is intended to provide high‑quality options for people at different life stages, including young people and families wishing to live and work locally.”
Access to the new development would be from Meg Lane, with pedestrian and cycle routes also planned through the site.
The statement continues:
“Land north of Rake Hill can deliver up to 225 homes, including 43% affordable housing, exceeding the 28% requirement.
“The development will also provide a balanced mix of dwelling types and sizes to meet identified local needs.”
Full details can be found on Lichfield District Council’s planning website.
