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Plans for up to 100 new homes beyond the Brewood settlement boundary have been given the green light after the land was designated as "grey belt".

The site at Hockerhill Farm, south of Kiddemore Green Road, had previously been regarded as part of South Staffordshire's Green Belt.

In October 2024, an application seeking outline consent for up to 85 homes, an 80-bed care home and community facilities was turned down by South Staffordshire Council.

But on Tuesday (October 21), a fresh proposal for up to 100 new homes on the 6.25 hectare (15.4 acre) site was given approval by the planning committee.

The application was put forward for approval by planning officers ahead of the meeting.

A report to the planning committee stated: "The site is within the Green Belt however it

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