Mixed-use development

Regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands, has submitted a planning application to develop the former Jaguar site at Browns Lane in Coventry.

Working with property group Goodman, Advantage West Midlands is proposing to make the 30-hectare site into a mixed-use development that will focus on attracting new manufacturing companies into the area.

The outline planning application incorporates 82,000m² of space for industrial and distribution uses, 7,000m² of high-quality office space and 172 dwellings, including a proportion of affordable housing.

Steve Holland, head of asset management at Advantage West Midlands, said: ‘The submission of this application marks a key milestone in the Browns Lane, mixed-use development. This scheme will play a significant part in the regeneration of the area and strengthen Coventry’s role in the West Midlands economy by attracting manufacturing companies to the region and creating more jobs.

‘This is an excellent example of how Advantage West Midlands is working successfully with our local and regional partners, making long-term plans for the region’s economy and supporting the schemes that will have the greatest impact on the West Midlands.’