24 July 2007 -

A planning application has now been submitted for the following;

Kempson Road:   
4x 2 bed flats
1 x 2 bed bungalow
5 x 3 bed houses
1 x 4 bed house

Littleton crescent
8 x 2 bed flats
36 x parking spaces (to compensate for the loss of garages at both sites)

30 November 2006 -South Staffs Housing Association proposes to redevelop their existing site at Kempson Road, Penkridge, due to problems with the roof structure.  It is proposed to redevelop the site to provide 4 x 2 bedroom  houses, 4 x 3 bedroom houses, 2 x 2 bedroom flats and 1 x 2 bedroom bungalow.

As part of the same contract the Association also proposes to redevelop a garage court and garden land to the rear of 11 and 13 Littleton Crescent, Penkridge, to provide 10 x 2 bedroom flats.  It is proposed that these two sites be redeveloped to provide much needed affordable accommodation within the Penkridge area which, due to the mix of property types, also meets the varied housing needs of the community.

The Association is currently discussing the scheme and alternative parking solutions with South Staffs. Council's Planning Department and it hopes to make a planning application in the near future which will appear on their website and will be publicly available for comment by members of the Public and the Parish Council.

Further information can be obtained from Mrs. Emma Rennocks, Senior Development Officer at South Staffs. Housing Association - Tel: 01785 312216.