The planning context across the area continues to evolve, with both Bromsgrove and Redditch facing increasing pressure to deliver new homes.
National Planning Policy
National planning policy requires councils to identify sufficient land to meet housing needs and to maintain a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites. Changes introduced by the Labour Government in December 2024 to the way housing need is calculated have significantly increased the number of homes both authorities are expected to provide, placing additional pressure on the supply of suitable land.
Local Housing Position
In Bromsgrove, the annual housing requirement has increased to around 713 homes per year, while in Redditch it has risen to around 486 homes per year, representing a substantial uplift in both cases. At the same time, both authorities face challenges in maintaining an adequate supply of deliverable housing land.
Bromsgrove is currently able to demonstrate approximately 2.24 years of housing land supply, well below the required five-year benchmark. In Redditch, the position is similarly constrained, with the Borough able to demonstrate only around 3.11 years of housing land supply, alongside a limited amount of land available within its boundary.
Local planning position at a glance
| Measure | Bromsgrove | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing Target | 713 homes/year | 486 homes/year |
| Increase from previous target | 84.7% | 239.9% |
| Up-to-date Local Plan | No (Adopted 2017) | No (Adopted 2014) |
| New Local Plan in preparation | Yes | Yes |
| Five-Year Housing Land Supply | 2.24 years (below 5-year requirement) | 3.11 years (below 5-year requirement) |
| Ability to meet housing need in full | Under pressure | Constrained by land supply |
| Affordable housing need (net) | 92 homes/year* | 90 homes/year* |
| Affordable housing shortfall | 47% under target | 20% under target |
Local Plan Reviews in Bromsgrove and Redditch
Both Bromsgrove and Redditch are preparing new Local Plans to guide how future housing and infrastructure needs will be met.
In Bromsgrove, the updated plan-making timetable sets out a process beginning with scoping consultation in summer 2026, followed by further consultation and evidence stages through 2027 and 2028. The Plan is expected to be submitted in late 2028, with adoption anticipated around 2029. This means a new Local Plan will not be in place for several years. In the meantime, housing needs must still be met, and planning decisions will continue to rely on existing policies and national guidance.
The Redditch Local Plan Review further demonstrates the scale of the challenge. Evidence shows that current sites and commitments are insufficient to meet long-term housing needs, resulting in an unmet requirement of around 1,500 homes over the plan period. Taken together, this highlights a clear position: while new Local Plans are being prepared, there remains an immediate need to bring forward suitable and deliverable sites to ensure housing can be provided in a planned, coordinated and sustainable way.
A Deliverable and Coordinated Approach
Brockhill West is being promoted in this context as a clear and deliverable proposal.
The site lies immediately adjacent to the existing urban area of Redditch, while sitting primarily within Bromsgrove District, and benefits from established connections to surrounding communities, services and infrastructure.
Importantly, the site can be brought forward as a single, well-planned development. This allows access, infrastructure and green space to be considered together from the outset, helping to ensure the scheme is coordinated, well designed and deliverable.
Because of its location and scale, the site represents a logical and well‑contained extension to the town, allowing growth to be accommodated in a way that is planned, integrated and manageable over the long term.
Have Your Say
This consultation is an opportunity to learn more about the emerging proposals and to share your views ahead of the preparation of a planning application. Your feedback will help the project team understand what matters most locally and inform how the plans evolve.
Online consultation: 12 June – 5 July 2026
Public consultation event: 26 June 2026