A FINAL bid to stop the last remaining medieval meadowland in Kinver being turned into a new village housing estate has been lost. South Staffordshire district councillors have given the green light to a proposal to build on an untouched parcel of farmland off White Hill, which was designated for housing as part of the council s recently adopted Site Allocations Document. More than 100 objections were submitted opposing the proposal for up to 40 new homes, submitted by Trebor Developments, but councillors voted 24-1 in favour of the outline application at Tuesday s planning meeting. Mark Wright, of Trebor Developments, said afterwards: “We are delighted with the committee decision. It’s a testament to the amount of work invested in the project to ensure that all aspects have been supported by the various authorities and meet the necessary tests.
Land off White Hill, pictured in 2017. A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build new homes on farmland off White Hill in Kinver is to go before council planners next week. Trebor Developments is seeking outline planning permission for its proposed development of up to 40 new homes on the site which sits beneath Kinver Edge. The application looks set to be approved by South Staffordshire Council s planning committee despite a raft of objections to the scheme which locals fear could pave the way for further development of up to 144 new homes on neighbouring land. South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson is among those who have raised concerns about the proposed development which he has said would have a lasting impact on the village if approved.