Families priced out as Solihull housing pressure intensifies
David Wilson Homes and Redrow Homes is proposing 300 energy-efficient homes, including 150 affordable new homes, in Hampton in Arden, Solihull, creating new housing opportunities for local people.
Previous CGI of a development by David Wilson Homes
Families across Solihull are finding it harder to secure a home they can afford. The council’s evidence shows around 866 homes are needed each year, driven in part by rising costs, worsening affordability, and a lack of local housing supply.
Average house prices, at £329,000, is around 21.9% higher than the UK average and roughly one-third higher than the West Midlands regional average. Private rents now exceed £1,200 per month. That gap between incomes and housing costs is stretching first-time buyers, young families and renters to breaking point.
In rural villages such as Hampton in Arden, the pressure is even more acute, with the Local Plan highlighting the need for affordable homes.
Without new homes in places like Hampton in Arden, more families will be forced to leave their community.
Previous CGI of a development by David Wilson Homes
Our Plans
David Wilson Homes and Redrow Homes is bringing forward proposals for approximately 300 new homes, including 150 affordable homes, on land at Old Station Road, Hampton in Arden. The 16.27 hectare site adjoins the existing settlement boundary and represents a natural extension to the village. The land is currently agricultural, with established woodland blocks and boundary vegetation that will be retained and strengthened to create a greener setting and a softer edge to the countryside.
Access is proposed from Old Station Road, with the development within easy walking distance of village facilities including the school, local shops, pubs and community buildings. Existing Public Rights of Way along the western boundary will be maintained, alongside new walking and cycling routes through the site. Together, these proposals will help support local services and encourage everyday trips on foot.
Local planning policy identifies Hampton in Arden as a sustainable village where carefully planned growth can take place. National planning policy also supports new homes in well-connected locations like this, particularly where they help meet identified housing needs.
The proposals are at an early stage. Barratt David Wilson Homes wants to involve residents at an early stage, so your feedback is important.
What this means for Hampton in Arden residents: The benefits
Meeting Local Needs
Delivering 300 new homes, including 150 affordable homes across a range of tenures for first-time buyers, young families and those in housing need.
Homes for All Stages of Life
A mix of apartments, houses and bungalows, with 95% built to accessible standards and 5% designed for wheelchair users.
Supporting Local Services
Financial contributions to support local schools and healthcare services, helping respond to increased demand from new residents.
Green setting
Retention and enhancement of existing woodland and boundary planting, alongside significant new landscaping and public open space.
Sustainable Living
Energy-efficient homes designed to modern standards, encouraging walking and cycling through improved connections across the site.
Biodiversity and Play Space
New habitats, strengthened green corridors and two children’s play areas to create a family-friendly neighbourhood.
The site
The 16.27 hectare site lies off Old Station Road and adjoins the existing village edge. It is currently agricultural land, framed by established woodland blocks and boundary vegetation. Public Rights of Way run along the western boundary. The proposals retain key landscape features, provide substantial open space and form a logical extension to Hampton in Arden.
Delivered by David Wilson Homes and Redrow Homes
David Wilson Homes and Redrow Homes is part of Barratt Developments, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, established in 1958. We are committed to building high-quality, energy-efficient homes that respond to local character and community needs.
Further information
We’ve launched a consultation on our proposals for new homes in Hampton in Arden. The consultation will run from 6th March to 3rd April, following which we will review all feedback received before submitting a planning application. You can provide your feedback via the feedback form on this website.
Good Neighbour is a pre-application, early engagement service run by Shared Voice. It aims to inform immediate neighbours about development plans and gives them an easy way to feedback comments.
