Questions 20-23

Under the new South Worcestershire Development Plan, there are currently no plans for additonal housing in Birlingham outside the Village Settlement Boundary. This is a very limited area in the village centre where ‘infill’ (development in gaps between existing houses) may be considered. The Village Settlement Boundary is illustrated by an orange line on the Village Centre map.

This restriction is due to Birlingham’s lack of local amenities, such as a school, bus service and village shop. Therefore it is unlikely that Birlingham will see any significant increase in housing during the lifetime of the Development Plan (which lasts until 2025).
This part of the survey is intended to find out whether there is a desire, or a need, for additional housing outside the Village Settlement Boundary and, if so, what form of housing is required.