Cradley Heath, Newlyn Road

Welcome

Welcome to Morro Partnerships webpage, where we keep you updated on plans for a new community on land at Newlyn Road, Cradley Heath.

We are proposing to submit a full planning application for up to 46 new homes on brownfield commercial land at Newlyn Road, Cradley Heath. We are looking to build 100% affordable rented dwellings. This initiative aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing in the local community.

We intend to submit to Sandwell Metropolitan Council details of the access, layout, scale, and appearance of all the proposed new homes proposed with additional detailed on landscaping, surface water drainage, ecology, biodiversity gains, ground conditions and other matters such as, details of the site’s renewables strategy and carbon reduction measures.

We’d like to know your views on the development details and so we are setting out some information below.

Community Consultation

A newsletter outlining Morro Partnerships plans for the layout and appearance plans of the development has been sent to 221 residential homes and businesses within the outskirts of the development area. Residents are encouraged to complete the online survey (linked at the bottom of the page).

• Who is being consulted?

We have identified 221 residential and commercial properties that surround the development area. A newsletter with further information and relevant contacts letters has been sent out. In addition, we have a dedicated consultation web page with a resident’s survey to be completed.

The Site is in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill Ward, which is within Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, we have also contacted the local councillors for the area.

• What will your full application submission include?

We intend to submit to Sandwell Metropolitan Council details of the access, layout, scale and appearance of up to 46 new homes proposed with additional detailed on landscaping, surface water drainage, ecology, biodiversity gains, ground conditions and other associated matters such as details of the site’s renewables strategy and carbon reductions measures.

• Will we be able review all the material you submit?

Yes, all the information submitted as part of the full application submission and the condition be accessible for public review, once validated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

• How many houses will you be provided?

We intend to provide up to 46 affordable rental homes.

• What will the houses look like?

Below are some images of our house types:

Image Credit: Morro Partnerships

The Royal Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton

Image Credit: Morro Partnerships

The Woodlands, Lightmoor Telford

• Where is the Site access?

The site will be accessed directly from Newlyn Road.

• Why are there no details of the site access?

The site access details will be provided as part of the full application submission.

• What are the parking arrangements?

Parking provision will be in line with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council standards and all dwellings will have dedicated parking spaces.

• Does the site have good access to public transport links?

The site is conveniently located within walking distance of a bus stop offering connections to West Bromwich, Walsall, and Merry Hill, as well as Cradley Heath train station, which is part of the Birmingham to Worcester line via Kidderminster.

• Is the Site contaminated?

Some level of contamination has been found on site and full details of what has been found and how any risks can be mitigated will form part of the application submission. Any past mining risks will also be fully investigated. The site will be remediated through the development to ensure that the new residents can safely enjoy their homes and gardens.

• How will the site be drained?

Details of the proposal arrangement of site drainage will form part of the detailed application submission and these will be capable of review in due course.

• What environmental benefits will the scheme provide

The proposals will provide biodiversity gains introducing wildlife and rich species of planting, using native species of trees and shrubs. The introduction of feature landscaping alongside the gardens of the new homes, will provide opportunities to enhance the existing ecological status of the site.  Other measures to enhance biodiversity include sustainable drainage design.

Sustainable building materials are used in the build, including a timber frame product that is sustainably sourced.

• How will carbon emissions be reduced by the development?

At Morro Partnerships we use a ‘fabric first’ approach which involves using a high-performance building envelope which can greatly decrease a building’s energy use by reducing heat loss and gain. This results in lower energy bills, decreased carbon emissions, and a reduced environmental impact.

Q:  I would like to ask a question(s)/give my feedback?  How can I do this?

A:   Please complete the survey linked here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BY76S2S

      or email info@urbanissta.co.uk 

It is important for us to get your views, as residents of the local community. We would appreciate it is the below survey could be completed by 11^th December 2024 as this is when our consultation will close. We will then review the comments made and address them in our reserved matters submission.

Responses received after this date will not be considered.

Click here for survey