PLANS have been submitted to built up to 13 new homes on the site of the former Community House on Easemore road in Redditch.
The proposal would also see the demolition of existing buildings, including offices, at the site to make way for the new homes.
Community House was previously owned by Redditch Borough Council, and the sale was instructed in 2023, and is due to be completed this week.
The Council had offered to sell the property and its surroundings to the Chair of Redditch Common Neighbourhood Trust (RCNT) for £700,000, however the trust was not able to raise the money in time.
The charities based at Community House included Bromsgrove and Redditch Network (BARN), Home-Start, Talking Newspapers and MIND.
In the planning statement, the applicant said: “All of the dwellings will be two-storey in height with architectural detailing such as chimneys, porches, stone or brick lintels and segmental brick arches.
“The existing Green Infrastructure in and around the periphery of the site will be retained and safeguarded.
“The creation of a number of gardens within the site will result in an overall enhancement through the increase in the amount of green spaces and corridors within the site and in turn enhance natural heritage and wildlife habitats.”
According to the application, there will be two two-bed homes, five three-bed homes and six four-bed homes.
There will be 26 car parking spaces provided which is a reduction of 14 from the 40 spaces currently at the site.
The applicant added: “The scheme incorporates a mix of open market house types which are comfortable, functional, accessible, efficient, light and airy and that positively address the streets and spaces.
“The site is close to local facilities and has good links to those further afield.
“The proposed development represents a sensible proposition in an established and sustainable location. It will provide much-needed new housing with long lasting benefits for the local area.”
To view the full planning application search 25/00481/FUL on the Redditch Borough Council planning website.
