The outline proposal includes the construction of approximately 46 new dwellings, including provision of affordable homes in line with South Staffordshire District Council policy. This will make a substantial contribution to addressing identified local housing needs.

A range of housing types, sizes and tenures will ensure the creation of a balanced and cohesive community that is representative of the local population. It is understood that there is a need for smaller homes including bungalows that would suit first time buyers or downsizers who want to remain or return to the village.

The development is proposed to be served from a single vehicular point of access from Fentonhouse Lane. The access solution is informed by a traffic flow/speed survey which shows that traffic speeds and frequency of movements are low. The proposed layout will ensure safe design speeds allowing for the safe and sustainable integration of development traffic with the existing network.

A substantial green infrastructure network is proposed throughout the site to ensure people have an accessible space to meet, exercise, relax and play. The proposal creates a series of green corridors to facilitate pedestrian movements around and through the site.

All existing hedgerows and trees around the site will be retained where possible. There will also be new tree and hedgerow planting throughout the development to soften the transition between the village and the open countryside.

The planning application will be supported by a Flood Risk Assessment to consider flood risk from all sources and to ensure development does not increase flood risk elsewhere. A drainage strategy will also be prepared, detailing how surface water from the site will be successfully controlled.

The development will utilise a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) to deal with surface water. This will include a new attenuation pond in the north western area of the site. The location of the pond has been determined by site topography and represents a low point in the immediate area. This has been designed to make allowance for storm events up to the 1 in 100 year return period plus an appropriate allowance for climate change.