Clearance work continues on former golf course housing development

Bloor Homes have continued the clearance of selective vegetation and trees at the access points of the approved new housing development on the site of a former golf course in Northfield.

Initial clearance work on the former North Worcestershire Golf Course began at the site entrance in January 2020.

Following a long and controversial planning battle, Birmingham City Council’s rejection of outline plans for an 800 home development on the former North Worcestershire Golf Course in Hanging Lane was overturned by a government planning inspector in July this year. 

The clearance of the consented highway access onto the site from Tessall Lane is expected to take approximately 4 days to complete – a single lane closure will be implemented along Tessall Lane for the duration of the works.

Kat Coombes: “The North Worcestershire Golf Course development has started with the unfortunate and excessive destruction of many old trees. Very sad.”

A spokesperson for Bloor Homes homes said: “Contractors appointed by Bloor Homes will minimise disruption for local residents as far as possible”.

Adding: “The works are in accordance with a Tree Preservation Order application that has been approved by Birmingham City Council and are being undertaken now in order to avoid the bird nesting season.”

Image Kat Coombs