A land deal has been struck which is expected to lead to a huge new residential development in the West Midlands.

Housebuilder Vistry has acquired the 343-acre former Rugeley Power Station site in Staffordshire and now plans to build up to 2,300 new houses.

The brownfield site was sold by French energy group ENGIE in an undisclosed deal.

Following the closure of the power station in 2016, the site underwent demolition and remediation work and was granted outline planning permission for 2,300 new homes in 2021.

The development will also include a new school, riverside park and commercial space while the homes will be a mix of tenures including affordable, rented and open-market sale.

Vestry Group's chief executive Greg Fitzgerald said: "This major acquisition perfectly plays to the

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