Published: Thursday, 17th May 2018
Moves to build 116 new homes on the site of the former Parker Hannifin site at Walkmill Lane in Cannock took a significant step forward this week, as work by contractor CPUK Civils and Remediation to prepare the site for the new homes got underway.
Representatives from Homes England and Cannock Chase District Council were at the site in Bridgtown, Cannock on 11 May to mark the start of works to remediate the site and get it ready for the new homes to be built.
Homes England secured planning permission for the former manufacturing site last month, which will be transformed, bringing the derelict site back into use to provide 116 new homes, including 20 per cent provided as affordable housing, as well as associated infrastructure and public open space.
The site, located on Walkmill Lane, was home to a Parker Hannifin manufacturing facility until 2000 and has remained vacant since.
The existing access on Walkmill Lane will be retained and an additional access at Vine Lane will also be provided as part of the plans.
Karl Tupling, General Manager for the Midlands for Homes England said: “At Homes England we use our land, finance and expertise to speed up the delivery of new homes. We’re really pleased to be helping bring this local site back into use to provide 116 new homes and help local people in Cannock to have access to a home of their own.”
Councillor Frank Allen, Housing Portfolio Leader for Cannock Chase District Council said: “I am delighted that the Council are progressing with this scheme with Homes England, and bringing a derelict site back into use. This will bring more and better housing for people in Cannock Chase, including much needed affordable housing.”
Jack Rowley, Managing Director of CPUK Civils and Remediation, added: “Our team are delighted we have been awarded the remediation of this site, to support Homes England to expedite delivery of new homes for local people in the Cannock area.”
Pictured from left to right Andrew Jones (CPUK), Stuart Buckley (Senior Specialist, Public Sector Land, Homes England), Cllr Frank Allen (Portfolio for Housing, Cannock Chase District Council), Nirmal Samrai (Head of Housing and Partnerships, Cannock Chase District Council), Jack Rowley (CPUK), Martin Dempsey (CPUK).
