Plans to redevelop the former Goodyear site in Wolverhampton have taken a step forward following the submission of two major planning applications.
St Modwen has applied to Wolverhampton City Council for permission to build 314 homes on the 88-acre site as well as to develop a new neighbourhood park.
John Dodds, Midlands regional director for St Modwen said: “This is a significant site for Wolverhampton with major redevelopment potential and we are working to create a thriving new mixed-use community here. The submission of two major planning applications signifies a real milestone for the re-birth of this local landmark, which in turn, will create hundreds of new jobs for local people.
“In line with previous plans agreed by Wolverhampton City Council, our proposals for the neighbourhood park will open up a significant part of the site to the public, as it is currently all private land.
“Our design team has been working closely with the council to incorporate a variety of facilities, so that the new park can be enjoyed by a wide range of the community.
“Sports pitches, a multi-use games area, refurbished tennis courts, a pond and a play area have been included within the planning application, which also proposes planting new trees and hedges and creating new footpaths.”
Daniel le Neveu, group development director of Persimmon, which will develop the housing, said: “It is very exciting for our West Midlands company to be able to submit the first planning application as part of our joint venture with St Modwen so swiftly, since signing the ground-breaking agreement in August. The 314 new homes that have been proposed at the Goodyear development site will create a high quality new community. The scheme includes a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes, which will appeal to people already living in the area, as well as those looking to relocate to Wolverhampton.”
Earlier this month, St Modwen announced that work has commenced on the ground clearing works, the new access road and the construction of the new 17,000 sq ft Aldi foodstore at the Goodyear site. A total of18 acres of the 88 acre regeneration scheme are occupied by Goodyear. The manufacturer has leased back the land from St Modwen to accommodate its operational facilities and Outline planning permission was granted in 2007 to redevelop the remaining 70 acres to create a vibrant mixed-use development, including retail, residential, the retention of the Sports and Social Club, and the proposed new neighbourhood park.
