Plan for homes next to mushroom farm

A plan to build more than 40 new homes next to a proposed mushroom farm in Pinvin has been revealed.

The move by Lone Star Land would see 44 homes on fields at Allen’s Hill off the A44 in Pinvin near Pershore – next to a proposed 32-acre mushroom farm by Walsh Mushrooms.

Lone Star Land said the mix of one-bed apartments and two-to-three-bed homes would be accessed using a new road that will be built to serve the mushroom farm.

A statement included with the application said: “The proposal is well integrated with the existing built form and provides a natural opportunity for rounding off this part of the village without compromising the character and appearance of the area.

“The development will be well connected physically and socially to the existing village and town via footpaths and pavements.

“The proposed development will be required to demonstrate respect to neighbouring properties and not infringe on any rights to daylight or sunlight, or result in overshadowing or loss of privacy.”

The plan by Walsh Mushrooms to build the new farm in Pinvin proved controversial when it was revealed in 2021.

The new farm will be built on more than 32 acres of fields off the A44 and include 69 polytunnels and a number of related buildings totalling more than 50,000 square metres.

More than 150 objections were made during public consultation with many criticising the size of the farm and the disruption it would cause.

The number of polytunnels expected to be built was reduced to 69 from 81 following criticism from residents.

More than 300 jobs would be created, according to the mushroom producer.

The scheme will also include a two-storey building with offices, canteens and changing rooms, a cold store and packing shed, a workshop and storage building, a three-bed manager’s bungalow, a water treatment plant and six dock levellers as well as 122 parking spaces.