200 houses given go-ahead in Telford as part of huge development
Two hundred homes are to be built in Telford after the latest phase of a huge housing development was given the green light.
Work will soon start on the fifth phase of Lightmoor Village.
The development has not been debated by elected councillors. Instead, permission was granted by Telford & Wrekin Council planning officers using delegated powers.
Housing association Bournville Village Trust will develop the homes in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency north of Lightmoor Village.
Two, three and four-bedroom houses will be built for sale by developer Keepmoat on the 20-acre site, of which 50 will be affordable homes for rent managed by Bournville Village Trust.
The plans will also see a village green created featuring native wildflowers and a children's play area.
Peter Roach, chief executive of Bournville Village Trust, said: "We believe these homes will have a positive impact, not just on local housing supply but on the community as a whole by injecting money into local facilities and services.
"The village has benefited hugely from investment from the Homes and Communities Agency and we are pleased to be working with them and Keepmoat on this exciting new phase for Lightmoor."
Maxine Conway, regional sales director for Keepmoat Homes, said: "We are delighted to be involved in building the new phase of homes at Lightmoor Village.
"With the addition of green open spaces and play area, these new homes will add further benefit to the already thriving community in Telford."
Work is expected to start shortly, with the first homes set for completion in the summer. Inspired by chocolate-maker George Cadbury's Bournville garden village, Lightmoor is a joint venture between Bournville Village Trust and the HCA.
The village is currently home to more than 1,000 people and includes a community centre, primary school and nursery, an extra care housing scheme and two parks. It will feature 1,000 homes once complete.
