Plans for 'vibrant' housing met with concerns over loss of green wedge

SITE FOR 200 HOUSES 'A BREAK' BETWEEN SPONDON, OAKWOOD AND CHADDESDEN

- By NIGEL SLATER Local democracy reporter

An aerial view of the site, which would be accessed via a new road off Acorn Way

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build up to 200 homes on “vital” green land next to a busy Derby road have triggered much concern.

Keepmoat Homes is seeking permission from Derby City Council to build a “vibrant” estate consisting of dozens of homes off Acorn Way.

The road links Oakwood and Chaddesden with Spondon.

The application site is towards the Spondon end adjacent to Derby Road but is on green wedge land which separates the city suburbs.

This is a matter of concern from local councillors who are set to hold meetings with planning bosses about the proposals.

A statement from Spondon councillors says they are requesting any decision be made by the planning committee rather than delegated to council's own officers.

Should the plans be approved, a new access road to the estate would be created on Acorn Way.