Second site secured for Willenhall Regeneration

Walsall Council has this week taken ownership of a second site in Willenhall that sits within the Council’s Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) boundary.

The building, situated in Newhall Street, is part of land being purchased by the council to deliver new housing.

Taskforce

The CPO site is part of 21,000 square metres of land being purchased in Willenhall. In addition, it includes a number of derelict and disused sites that pose a danger to the public.

Willenhall has been identified as a key area of sustainable growth within the West Midlands Region. This is due to the imminent arrival of a new train station in the town and opportunities to deliver housing.

Outline planning permission was granted in July 2024 for the demolition of existing structures on various land in the area. This includes Moat Street, Temple Bar, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street and New Hall Street, Willenhall. In addition, it allows the development of up to 54 apartments, 53 houses and retention of locally listed building for residential purposes. 

The planning permission also includes associated junction improvements and car parking, the creation of new public open space and all associated ancillary works.

Aquisition

Acquisition of all the sites within the CPO area is expected to be complete in May. It will enable Walsall Council to bring forward the sites for development into new housing and open space.

Walsall Council received funding from the Government through the former Levelling Up Fund. In addition, it also received funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority to begin delivery of the Willenhall Framework Plan.

Councillor Adrian Andrew, Associate Leader
Walsall Council said:

“It’s great to see the plans for Willenhall progressing, and now that we’ve taken ownership of yet another site we are one step closer to bringing much-needed new housing forward for our residents.



“In May we expect to have completed the acquisition of all of the sites within our CPO boundary so we can start work with Keepmoat to deliver high quality new homes. This is huge step forward on delivering a great future for Willenhall while having an eye on our proud history.”