Heathcote Sewage Treatment Works, Leamington Spa

A 32 acre site which forms part of a joint venture with Midlands Land Portfolio Ltd, for the planning promotion of a portfolio covering over 300 acres.

LOCATION

The site is located off Harbury Lane, south of Leamington Spa approximately 1.5 miles from the town centre.

DESCRIPTION

The 32 acre site is a disused sewage treatment works containing above and below ground tanks, infrastructure and structures and open grass land. 

CURRENT STATUS

It is proposed that the site will be allocated in the emerging local plan as part of wider housing allocation including land either side. The site is to accommodate 225 houses and a country park extension. Agreement is close to being reached securing access through the adjoining land. 

Outline permissions is likely to be granted in 2018 with a potential start on site in 2019/20.

Note: The Midlands Land portfolio covers 11 sites across the Midlands and West Country and includes a variety of uses such as former waste water treatment works, office buildings, reservoirs and agricultural land. Northern Trust are managing the sites promotion through the planning system prior to disposal.