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6,700 Homes Planned Near Shakespeare's Ancestral Farm
6 Apr
Summary
- A new town of 6,700 homes is proposed near Mary Arden's Farm.
- Residents fear the development will overwhelm local services and infrastructure.
- The proposed development is on 329 hectares of green belt land.
A significant new town, planned to include 6,700 homes and accommodate 16,000 residents, is proposed for development near Mary Arden's Farm, the ancestral home of William Shakespeare's mother. This sprawling project would occupy 329 hectares of green belt land, an area equivalent to 460 football pitches, situated between Wilmcote and Bearley. Residents express outrage, fearing the development will irrevocably shatter their rural tranquility, decimate wildlife, and overwhelm local infrastructure. They highlight existing issues such as overloaded hospitals and schools, difficulty obtaining dentist appointments, and ongoing flooding problems in newer housing areas. The proposed increase in traffic on roads like the A3400 and A46 is also a major concern.
