Herefordshire Council has now granted planning permission for Redrow council to build 69 new homes on the former site of the Whitecross High estate , after flooding issues caused delays in planning decision making . Previous concerns about accessibility arrangements for the proposed Baggallay estate development were disregarded after the planning committee was informed there would be potential for extra traffic . There will be a combination of 22 affordable homes ranging from 1 and 2 bedroom apartments to 3 and 4 bedroom properties . The council hopes the properties ’ close proximity to central amenities may make walking and cycling more appealing to residents , thereby potentially reducing the 75 % of traffic currently beginning and ending in the city .
Herefordshire Council has now granted planning permission for Redrow Homes to build 69 new homes on the former site of the Whitecross High School, after flooding issues caused delays in council decision making. Previous concerns about accessibility arrangements for the proposed Baggallay Street development were disregarded after the planning committee was informed there would be capacity for extra traffic. There will be a combination of 22 affordable homes ranging from 1 and 2 bedroom apartments to 3 and 4 bedroom properties. The council hopes the properties’ close proximity to central amenities may make walking and cycling more appealing to residents, thereby potentially reducing the 75% of journeys currently beginning and ending in the city.