Development partners sought for 750-home scheme

IM Land has begun searching for development partners for a new 750-home new community near Curborough, north-east of Lichfield.

The Lakes of Curborough will bring new homes to Staffordshire, 233 of which will be affordable.

A 210-place primary school, sports pitches, and public open spaces are included alongside a new centre for the Staffordshire Air Cadets. The Curborough Hall Countryside Centre will also sit at the centre of the new community which promotes local produce, arts & crafts.

Jonathan Dyke from IM Land, the strategic land arm of IM Properties, said he was extremely pleased to be pushing the button on plans and helping to set the bar for sustainable mixed-use schemes.

“We understand the importance of providing quality shared community facilities and have already developed strong links with Lichfield.

“We’ve been liaising with the Air Cadets to create a new home for them on the scheme. We’ve also recently sponsored the transformation of the St Mary’s public library, as they share our passion for creating new high quality community hubs.

“We want The Lakes at Curborough to also be seen as a real local asset and be a desirable new neighbourhood to live in Lichfield.

“Placemaking is top of our agenda. If you look at our scheme at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull, you can see the level of detail being delivered. The landscaping, playareas, cycle paths and walkways all offer a strong sense of connection, which is at the heart of all good communities.

“The Curborough Hall Countryside Centre is also a first-class amenity and has been strengthened recently by several new local businesses. Its recently opened farm shop and butchery, provides quality local produce on the doorstep and the centre hosts a wide variety of seasonal events for residents to enjoy.”