Developer wins appeal to build almost 700 homes at former gasworks site

Developers have won an appeal to build 690 homes on a former gasworks site in Coventry after it was turned down last year.

The plans to transform the the old Transco gas works at Abbotts Lane in Coundon were rejected by Coventry City Council’s planning committee. Residents and a local school also signed a petition against it.

But developer Complex Development Projects’ appeal was accepted on Monday following an inquiry into the Abbotts Park scheme by a government inspector.

It means that 212 of the homes have full permission and 478 just need more details approved before work can start.

The scheme will be made up of seven blocks between four and 21 storeys high, and include commercial or similar space.