We have worked closely with Stourbridge Community Land Trust (CLT) to produce a successful planning application to build 22 one-bedroom apartments which will be let for a social rent.
A CLT is a non-for-profit organisation that holds land for the public interest while serving as the long-term steward for affordable homes, civic buildings or other community assets.
Mike Nolan, our Head of Development, said: “We are delighted to have achieved planning approval for development on Enville Street in Stourbridge which will provide 22 social homes.
“Once complete, this scheme will become an asset for the local community. This scheme will not only help address housing need in the town but transform an eye-sore site into a thriving community of new social homes. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with Stourbridge CLT to deliver this scheme.”
We have supported Stourbridge CLT in progressing this development, known as the Stourbridge Power Haus, and securing planning permission with the next step being to appoint a building contractor.
Eddy Morton, Chair of Stourbridge CLT, said: “This car free development, designed in partnership with GSA, is built to the highest environmental standards, incorporates a shared workspace for increased home working, a roof garden, solar panels, electric bike scheme and dedicated recycling area.
“These new homes will provide greater affordability of rent and energy leading to the retention of creatives as well as key workers in the town.
“Greater affordability of rent and energy will lead to more disposable income spent within the local economy while higher environmental standards of building and renewable energy allied to increased home working will lead to less commuter miles and an increase in air quality, all of which will help to combat the challenges of climate change.”
The Stourbridge Power Haus site is located on Enville Street, close to several listed buildings including the Victorian Alexandra House and a 17th century Quaker meeting hall. The site has been vacant for more than two decades and has fallen into a derelict state.
Construction at the Enville Street development is anticipated to commence in early 2026.