Motoring theme for new homes play area

CHILDREN living in new homes planned in the shadow of Coventry's former Daimler factory will be able to play on equipment built on a motoring theme if planners give the scheme the nod.

- By DAVID LAWRENCE News Reporter

The development on a brownfield site in Sandy Lane already has outline planning permission for up to 250 homes and officers at Coventry City Council will consider the reserved matters - which covers design, layout and landscaping - early in the new year.

A planning statement drawn up by agents Marrons on behalf of developers Dandara Central explains that the area incorporating the play area, known as the Powerhouse Plaza, will be the focal point for the scheme. It says: “This public plaza will provide significant space for both formal and informal public gathering and meeting.