Plans have been submitted that could see an additional 300 homes built at the Arkall Farm development on the border between Lichfield and Tamworth.
The latest planning application proposes increasing the total number of homes permitted on the site from 1,000 to 1,300.
The development, situated north of Ashby Road, has been progressing since 2021, with approximately 315 properties expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
According to the planning documents, the proposed increase would be achieved through changes to the existing development layout rather than extending the approved site boundaries.
Part of the land originally reserved for a new primary school would instead be used for housing.
The applicant states that the local education authority has confirmed the full area previously allocated for the school is no longer required.
The proposals also include increasing housing density within part of a later development phase.
The application comes as Lichfield District continues to face pressure to deliver additional housing.
Planning documents submitted in support of the scheme argue that the additional properties would contribute towards meeting the district’s housing requirements.
However, the proposals remain subject to the planning process, and submission of an application does not mean permission has been granted.
Residents wishing to examine the proposals can access the relevant documents through Lichfield District Council’s planning system.
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