Site and context

Land at Browns Lane, Tamworth is situated on the northern fringe of Tamworth adjacent to the large conurbation of Perry Crofts. It comprises 12.89 hectares (32 acres) of agricultural land, bound to the south by the single carriageway road of Browns Lane and to the west by Main Road which leads to the village of Wigginton, located approximately 0.4 mile north of the site.

Proposals

The proposal at Browns Lane include for 210 dwellings, providing a logical urban extension to the northern edge of Tamworth. It will deliver 100% affordable housing, comprising a mix of housing sizes, types and tenures. It also includes for a significant amount of on-site green space, equating to 58% of the site area. This includes amenity green space, semi natural open space with children’s equipped play spaces and the provision of green corridors that enable pedestrian movement around the development and beyond.

Current status

An outline application was refused by the Council in November 2023. This decision was appealed and the application was approved in October 2024, following a public inquiry in July 2024.