Sandwell Council has given the green light to a planning application for 34 new homes in Wednesbury, marking another step forward in the town’s regeneration efforts. The new development, led by Keon Homes, will be located off Friar Park Road, adjacent to the site earmarked for Wednesbury’s upcoming urban village.
The proposed homes will include a mix of two- and three-bedroom houses and will be built on a brownfield site. The developer says the homes will be high quality and designed to complement the existing area, with appropriate parking provided for residents and visitors.
The plans are part of a much larger regeneration project for the town. Sandwell Council received £20 million in government Levelling Up funding for the area, with over £10 million allocated to prepare nearly 67 acres of land for development near the M6.
The wider urban village project includes up to 630 new homes and improvements to the nearby Millennium Community Centre, which will include a new café and events space for up to 150 people.
For Sandwell’s business community, this means increased demand for construction services, supply chains and local retail and hospitality. The urban village vision is set to attract new residents and create opportunities for businesses to thrive.
Project timeline extended
The land was originally expected to be ready for developers by September 2026, but this has now been delayed to December 2027. As a result, further delays to the completion of the urban village homes, originally projected for 2031, are now likely. Elsewhere in the area, a separate plan by developer Persimmon proposes 105 new homes on land near High Point Academy.
These projects are part of ongoing investment to improve housing, infrastructure and community facilities in Wednesbury and across Sandwell.
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