The national housing agency is currently working with
City Council’s planning team on proposals for the
former pumping station site, on London Road, which will
connect communities and transform the location in to a
much needed residential scheme.
Land for the new homes was allocated by the council to
unlock the brownfield site and meet Coventry’s current
housing need. This is following increased demand for
houses by the expansion of Coventry-based manufacturing
businesses.
The Whitley pumping station is known for its Victorian
historic legacy, which Homes England is keen to retain
and bring back into use by working alongside the
council. Proposals for the site will be shared with the
public over the course of the coming year.
Homes England’s involvement in the site will help to
speed up delivery of this project and ensure that the
land is used to its maximum potential. The provision of
a good quality residential development and enhanced
green infrastructure will also benefit local
communities.
Stephen Kinsella, Executive Director for Land, at Homes
England added: “Our role is to ensure more people in
England have access to better homes in the right
places. To make this happen we intervene in the housing
market to build more homes where they are needed. We
accelerate delivery and help to shape a more resilient
and diverse industry.
“With a strong demand for new homes in Coventry, we are
keen to work collaboratively with partners to ensure
that we are meeting the needs of the local community
and this is an excellent example of how we are
unlocking sites to meet those needs.”
Planning permission for the new homes, including
affordable housing will be submitted in 2019, with
start on site to commence within the following 12
months.
