Successful compulsory purchase order (CPO) for Willenhall

LRS are delighted to have provided Land Referencing Services for this Compulsory Purchase Order.

Walsall Council’s Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for Moat Street/Villiers Street in Willenhall has been confirmed following a public inquiry which came to an end in August.

Vision

The Willenhall Framework plan sets out a 10-year vision and delivery strategy for future housing growth and development of Willenhall.

The plans for Willenhall will turn it into a vibrant, connected and welcoming town with a strong sense of place. The area is expected to celebrate its diverse communities and promote safe, healthy and active lifestyles.

It is expected that Willenhall will:

• provide a range of high quality, energy efficient, attractive new homes providing housing choice across a full affordability range
• provide access to opportunities for the people of Willenhall connected to the wider region through the new Willenhall train station
• maximise the benefit from the economic growth and investment across the West Midlands
• create a healthy and high-quality living environment where residents are easily able to walk and cycle
• benefit from high quality, green and active public spaces and links which will better connect the Memorial Park to the town centre and the greenway to create an attractive environment for residents and visitors
• be a greener town, which will enhance the opportunity for family play, safe social gathering and physical activity built around a series of linked character areas and public spaces

Delivery

The framework identifies four areas of opportunity:

• Moat Street / Villiers Street
• Pinson Road
• Station Gateway
• North Willenhall

Proposals incorporate new housing, green spaces, community facilities and improved walking and cycle routes.

LRS were delighted to provide Land Referencing Services towards the decision to approve the CPO is the first step in the process.

Councillor Adrian Andrew, Associate Leader
Walsall Council said:

“ I am delighted with the decision to grant compulsory purchase powers for Willenhall. We will now follow the statutory notification procedure to notify all parties, but this is a positive step forward in our transformative plans for Willenhall.”