MOSELEY SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING
DOCUMENT 2014 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The preparation of this document has been led by the Moseley Regeneration, with the assistance of officers from Birmingham City Council Planning & Regeneration. Thanks must, however, be extended to the following for their generous support and advice;
• Moseley and Kings Heath Ward Councillors • West Midlands Planning Aid, Staff & Volunteers • Students from the University of Birmingham Centre for Urban and Regional Studies (CURS) CONTENTS • Residents, businesses and school children of Moseley • Photographic credits; Moseley CDT, William Baldwin, Brett Wilde & Moseley Local Forward History Society 1 Planning Policy CONTACTS 1.0 Introduction • Economy Directorate 1.1 The production process Birmingham City Council 1.2 Purpose of this plan 1 Lancaster Circus 1.3 Moseley: the place and people Birmingham B4 7DJ 1.4 Sustainability
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© Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Birmingham City Council. Licence number 100021326, 2013. 3 FORWARD MOSELEY - Birmingham has a long THE COMMUNITY’S history of community VISION planning, stretching back to the Urban Renewal 1.0.5 Moseley will be a 1.0.7 Moseley will become a • its historical legacy is programmes of the 1970’s. I creative and enterprising neighbourhood where: protected; urban neighbourhood welcome this community-led • its strong sense of place is that makes a distinctive • there is a diverse local document as a continuation retained; of that tradition. contribution to the city’s economy based around economic and cultural life, small businesses, tourism • its natural environment(s) Sitting within the hierarchy whilst retaining its unique and cultural activity. enhance the communities of Development Framework sense of place and history. health and well being; St Mary’s Row • there is diversity within plans, this Supplementary the local community and • the Village is a vibrant The Moseley SPD Planning Document (SPD) is 1.0.6 people feel secure, well- independent local centre will take forward the City’s another tool in the planning The production of this the future. In so doing, connected and able to – people want to live, draft BDP objectives ‘toolkit.’ Taken together with spatial Planning Document, it will make a distinctive make a contribution to their work, shop and spend their for sustainable growth, other regeneration strategies is testament to the positive contribution to the city’s community; leisure time; and Ward Development value of community diverse economic and cultural investment and job Plans, the SPD will provide engagement. Local people, life, whilst retaining its sense opportunities, while reducing • residents, businesses and • there is a diverse and active justification for, and add together with their elected of place and character. its carbon footprint. stakeholders have influence community sector. weight to funding bids, as Ward Members, have worked over the quality of life in the well as helping to determine closely with officers of the Cllr Tahir Ali neighbourhood; planning applications and City Council to deliver a Cabinet Member for promoting the economic vision for Moseley that will Development, Jobs and welfare of the area. provide robust guidance for Skills. The plan covers the area shown on the map, including Moseley Village centre and 1.0 INTRODUCTION surrounding areas. 1.0.1 In preparing this 1.0.2 The local community community organisations. land use framework, the and other local stakeholders The SPD will replace the views and aspirations of a believe that they can make Moseley Action Plan SPG wide spectrum of Moseley a real contribution to the (1992). people have been sought. development of economic, Collating the diverse social and environmental 1.0.4 To help ensure responses to the Moseley initiatives in Moseley. that these aspirations are Big Plan conversations, These will strengthen the delivered, this document has and then combining them neighbourhood’s character been prepared in the context with the comments from and preserve the qualities of the Birmingham Plan, the myriad interest groups that the stakeholders 2005 Unitary Development that make up Moseley, has value most. Plan (UDP) and the draft been challenging. However, Birmingham Development following amendments made 1.0.3 The plan has been Plan 2014 (BDP) and other to the plan as a result of developed as a partnership relevant city wide land use the extensive consultation between the local community policies. exercise undertaken during and Birmingham City the summer of 2013, it has Council (BCC). A community now been adopted as a organisation, the Moseley Supplementary Planning Regeneration Group (MRG), Document and forms part of led its preparation and fed in the City Council’s statutory the thoughts and aspirations land use framework. of the local business and 4 5 1.1 THE 1.2 PURPOSE What local people said: PRODUCTION OF THIS “Moseley should be an inclusive showcase sustainable economic PROCESS PLAN place recognising positive social growth for Birmingham and be 1.1.1 In preparation for this The process involved 1.2.1 This Supplementary change and looking forward. It can a truly creative village.” plan, a public consultation using volunteers from local Planning Document sets out be a shop window for our city to exercise was undertaken by community groups, University policies and proposals for the “More trees and less traffic.” the Moseley Regeneration of Birmingham students and Moseley area. These develop Group with support Planning Aid West Midlands the guidance provided in the from Planning Aid West staff and volunteers. UDP, draft BDP and other Midlands. This exercise Particular efforts were made national and local policy and and policies to ensure that It is well-connected by Green Road) that links the was called Moseley’s Big to consult with the harder to will help inform decisions the principles of sustainable road to the rest of the city local centres at Acocks Plan and involved residents reach groups: children, young on planning applications. development are met. The and is dissected by two Green, Moseley and responding to the ‘Big people, SA was reviewed as part of road corridors. The arterial Five Ways. 7 Questions’ that the 20-30-year olds and those the consultation process and road A435 (Alcester Road) Regeneration Group had from minority ethnic groups. remains appropriate. connecting the centre to posed (see Appendix). The the south and the B4217 consultation was promoted 1.1.2 The results of the (Salisbury Road and Wake to all residents in the study consultation were analysed area, businesses, community and can be found at www. 1.3 MOSELEY – organisations and schools. moseleycdt.com. Informal Residents were able to local consultation and THE PLACE
respond on the Moseley dialogue with Birmingham M6 Community Development City Council and other AND PEOPLE The City Council’s Planning 1.3.1 Moseley was originally Committee, residents, local a rural hamlet surrounded M6 traders, funding bodies and by farmland. It is now a developers will all need mature residential suburb to refer to this document approximately 4km south M6 while planning and making of the city centre. One of M6 decisions about development Birmingham’s remaining A34 in the area, or initiatives to Victorian suburbs, the A38 M6 improve the quality of life. area has a long standing reputation of being a home M5 City Centre 1.2.2. The existing Moseley for the arts. It is known Action Plan SPG (1992) was as a vibrant and creative reviewed in the production neighbourhood, with active of this new document; it has residents all working in A45 now been superseded. different ways to improve A38 their environment. M5 A41 Farmers’ Market 1.2.3 A Sustainability Moseley A34 Trust website, by writing their organisations has been Appraisal (SA) and an 1.3.2 Moseley lies mainly comments on a postcard ongoing and has informed Equalities Assessment within the electoral ward of that could be left at various the objectives, guidance and accompany this document Moseley and Kings Heath A435
outlets in the Village proposals in this document. and can be found on the (and part of neighbouring A38 Centre, by attending public web pages of the City Springfield Ward) within workshops or by completing Council. They examine the the Hall Green Constituency. street surveys in Moseley environmental and social Village. effects of the strategies
6 7 THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT 1.3.5 Moseley’s historic listed buildings including buildings and landscapes are Highbury, two registered among its greatest assets. historic parks – Cannon Their importance has been Hill and Highbury, as well recognised by the creation as Moseley Park and Pool of two Conservation Areas. – a landscape inspired by Moseley also contains several Humphry Repton.
1.3.6 Moseley Moseley Bog residents have What local people said: long-established 1.3.7 Significant people from “More serious enforcement links with sites in the worlds of engineering, of listed building status, the neighbouring politics and literature such as Springfield Ward. Fredrick Lanchester, Joseph conservation areas and St Mary’s Church 1877 These are Moseley Lucas, Joseph Chamberlain reviving public interest and Bog (a local and JRR Tolkien, have all • it has a mature green the character and appearance awareness of heritage nature reserve and lived here at some point in landscape making it a of the neighbourhood. In among residents.” scheduled ancient their lives. desirable place to live particular, attempts to open monument) and more restaurants and bars, “Enforce improvement Springhill College. • community events (jazz and create new housing and a notices on landlords/ folk festivals) are held in supermarket within the village Moseley Park and Pool owners to maintain property centre, have all prompted in good condition.” • it is one of the region’s comment. This reflects leading destinations for a the difficulty of striking “Raise awareness of their St Mary’s Church today. night out, with a collection the right balance between importance to the of well renowned bars, pubs attracting new investment, Some of Moseley’s community.” 1.3.3 and restaurants. whilst retaining the area’s special features are that: “Tolkien Museum • it has a geographic identity, (and statue).” located on a hill between two river valleys (the Rea to “Protect the Victorian the west and the Cole to buildings and better use the Highbury the east), south of the city upper spaces for residential centre development.” • it is an urban village with a predominantly Victorian “Develop and restore centre – known as ‘Moseley Folk Festival St Mary’s Churchyard.” Village’ Some parts of “The only way to protect • there are buildings of 1.3.4 character and quality of life. Moseley have not changed them in the long term is to architectural interest and In addition, existing and significantly for over one merit throughout the area new homeowners, seeking make Moseley Village a hundred years. However, to make alterations and community and commercial • it has a tradition of Moseley faces pressures, additions to their properties, success.” independent retailers and like other parts of the could impact upon the Moseley School street markets city, and some residents appearance and character of • it has strong links with are concerned that new the area. 8 enterprise development could erode 9 THE VILLAGE TRAFFIC AND What local people said: CENTRE MOVEMENT “Cycle lanes, separate bus 1.3.8 Moseley’s main Village centre, but in the 1.3.12 Being part of the number of pedestrians shopping area is clustered current economic climate city’s strategic highway choose not to use the services for schools, around the intersection of this is challenging. Incentives network and an important recognised crossing points. shoppers, etc etc ban the Alcester Road, St. Mary’s would need to be introduced bus corridor (the Nos. 1, A traffic calmed village centre parking on the Row and Salisbury Road – Village centre to make investment in 35 and 50 buses serve this would help to address this Moseley Road.” the Village. In the shopping former Meteor Ford garage Moseley more attractive area), Alcester Road carries a widely held concern. Having and local centres SPD it is (Wake Green Road) could and to find a better balance significant amount of said that, the number of “Introduce speed limits of say classified as a neighbourhood help increase daytime trading between daytime and night- through traffic. Moseley road traffic collisions has 20mph in residential streets 1 shopping centre and is in the village in the future. time footfall. Residents would and Kings Heath Ward also fallen considerably across to encourage walking considered to be stable2. It also prefer to retain retail has the largest number of the constituency and the 4 and cycling.” has a reasonable food retail There is a cluster convenience shopping units commuter cyclists in the city ward . The only accident 1.3.9 5 offer for daytime shoppers of pubs, bars, restaurants throughout Moseley. (Census 2011). hotspot junction is at the “Re-open rail station. Restore alongside banks, a post and fast food outlets in the Yardley Wood Road/Wake right turn in to St. Mary’s office, auto repair and some centre. This attracts many 1.3.11 There are incidental or Green Road, and the only lifestyle retailers. However, people from outside the small parades of convenience site where there have been Row. Lower traffic speeds.” the number of independent area on weekend evenings shops in other parts of the three or more collisions “By shared space as above – retailers has fallen and makes for a buoyant neighbourhood. These can involving cyclists, is at Moor significantly since the 1970s night-time economy. There be found on Church Road, Green Lane/Russell Road/ this will increase traffic flow and now several national is potential to build on this junction of Wake Green Queensbridge Road. as it will not have the stop retailers provide an anchor success, to further diversify Road and Swanshurst Lane, start nature that pedestrian for the daytime economy. the evening economy and on Wake Green Road and 1.3.14 Re-opening the Camp and traffic lights cause.” Some retailers feel that to develop complementary Billesley Lane. These provide Hill railway line to passenger daytime footfall is low and daytime activity. This will be a range of services such traffic is currently being “A car park offering free that the competition from progressed through local as groceries, pharmacies considered by Centro, with short stay parking to neighbouring Kings Heath (a businesses, the Moseley and post offices, as well as a potential station in the encourage use of local district shopping centre) has Regeneration Group, and the restaurants, hairdressers, centre; a popular request shops - I think that this is a detrimental impact. Also, takeaway food and solicitors. Alcester Rd from local residents. At the ‘third sector’. a major drawback at the loss of large employers 1.3.13 Although the time of writing, it is thought in the area has contributed The community has average speed is below that the rail line’s re-opening the moment.” 1.3.10 1 Birmingham Shopping and to a reduction in daytime an ambition to promote Local Centres 20mph through the centre, to passengers is likely to be shoppers. A proposed health and maintain independent SPD 2012 with 30,000 vehicles eight-to-ten years away. centre on the site of the and niche retail shops in the 2 Birmingham Local Centres recorded passing through Strategy (2006) 3 the main crossroad there 1.3.15 Finding solutions to 1.3.16 The former Meteor is a negative perception car parking in the shopping Ford garage site on the of the traffic levels, with area drew conflicting corner of Oxford and Wake residents commenting on the comments during the initial Green Roads has planning apparent speed of vehicles consultation. Some residents permission for retail and and of a sense of danger and traders believe more health uses, together with and nuisance. Although parking is required if the free parking. The impact of initial pedestrian counts shopping area is to be this potential development suggest that there may only viable. Others, however, felt on the sustainability of be in the order of 5,000 that the existing car park existing retail outlets has pedestrian movements at combined with the street caused concern to some the Village centre crossroads parking was sufficient, and local residents. A new retail on weekdays, these can that encouraging car use will / health use is also likely rise significantly to around lead to greater congestion to add to the amount of 12,000 during busy periods, and pollution; particularly on traffic movements within the especially on market days. the side roads adjacent to the Village. The potential for pedestrian/ shopping area. vehicle conflict is significant, especially given that a 3 BCC survey undertaken in March 2012. 11 10 4 By 6% in the Hall Green Constituency as a whole since 2001and 24% in Junction Alcester Rd, St Mary’s Row Moseley and Kings Heath Ward. 5 Nine or more collisions in the last three calendar years (2007-2009). What local people said: “Moseley could set up an alternative “Seek to develop and extend the location to the Custard Factory for Exchange using businesses and the creative/music industries.” organisations such at the churches to develop their premises.” “Create office space for small businesses. Could create offices “Start to create jobs for the many above shops.” unemployed and under-employed but highly talented and skilled graduates in the area.”
BUSINESS 1.3.17 Moseley’s local – Moseley Hall Hospital ways to attract new jobs and centre has a reputation (Birmingham Community businesses to Moseley. The for business start-ups and Healthcare NHS Trust). Moseley Exchange already independent traders, as The number of smaller supports the growth of SME’s well as a buoyant evening employment sites has also but more can be done. economy. However, in recent reduced. However, national years daytime retailers supermarkets (Co-operative OPEN SPACE have suffered - this needs and Sainsbury’s – 154-162 to be addressed. Measures Alcester Road), Moseley and AND LEISURE to support innovative District Housing Association 1.3.21 Moseley is fortunate entrepreneurialism can be (106-108 Alcester Road), the to have parks, open residents and help form Road and Cambridge Road), sports clubs and pitches developed independently of Moseley Exchange (149-153 spaces, woods, allotments, a green corridor between that do not meet the UDP in the neighbourhood for this document, but will have Alcester Road), are significant playing fields and a local the River Rea and Cole. But target for public and private those interested in tennis, its policy support. A notable employment locations in the Nature Reserve, mainly to access to green open space playing fields, as they are golf and cricket. There is no exception to the decline in Village. the south and west of the can be difficult in the central further than 400m from open public library in Moseley, the day-time trade are the neighbourhood. parts of the neighbourhood. space6. Improving access to instead residents travel to monthly Arts and Farmers’ 1.3.19 The A435 Alcester open space (including private neighbouring Balsall Heath Markets that are able to draw Road / Moseley Road area Many residents can reach 1.3.22 There are significant open space, such as Moseley or Kings Heath Libraries. a much broader customer is becoming a growth area Highbury Park, Cannon Hill parts of the central Park and Pool) is a priority for Residents also need to travel base to Moseley, generating for the creative industries, Park, Holders Lane Woods neighbourhood (to the east further study. to visit public and private significant benefits for the with links between the or Moseley Bog of the Village centre, such as leisure centres, gyms and centre’s other traders. The cultural and media quarter (a local Nature Reserve) in North Moseley and the 1.3.23 In addition, there swimming pools. streets between Greenhill are also a number of private evening restaurant and in Digbeth in the city centre within a 15-20 minute walk 6 The City Council’s Playing Pitches leisure sector continues to to Moseley Village. The from their homes. However, Strategy 2006 (SPD). play an important role in the civic and heritage value of some residents cannot access ‘character’ of Moseley, as well this corridor is recognised green open spaces and enjoy as providing employment later in this document, but wildlife as easily. Streets What local people said: opportunities for younger the opportunities for overall closer to the River Rea “More parks needed.” “Opening the private park to all, people. enhancement, presented by corridor have more albeit with rules and restrictions the Kings Heath Business opportunities than other “Protect Moseley Park and promote on behaviour.” 1.3.18 The wider Moseley Improvement District and the parts, as do those on the its use.” area has lost a number of Balsall Heath Neighbourhood eastern boundary of the “Allotments have become a much major employers and major Development Plan, should be neighbourhood, near to “It would be good to provide sort after resource, particularly in employment sites – Britannic embraced. Moseley Bog, The Dell, Shire coherent green links between the Assurance training centre, Country Park, Swanshurst the Moseley/Kings Heath area, and various green spaces – Swanshurst the James Gracie Centre, 1.3.20 During the evidence Park and Wake Green playing seem to continue to be so.” The Ideal Benefit Society. gathering for this Plan, fields. Although, in the main Park, Moseley Bog, Billesley However, there is one major support was expressed for these sites neighbour the Common, Moseley School, “Public open spaces – 12 employer in the area with providing starter units, lower Moseley SPD area, they are Cannon Hill Park, Highbury Park – we need more.” 13 over 500 employees rents and a business hub, as important to Moseley extending beyond Moseley itself.” HOUSING THE MOSELEY COMMUNITY 1.3.24 There are three small demand, or with the 1.3.31 According to the children’s play areas in the diversification of housing 2011 Census, Moseley has neighbourhood: on Trafalgar stock in neighbourhoods. a resident population of Folk Festival Wake Green Rd 25,669, slightly higher than with the city average of 9.2%, properties, although a 1.3.27 The availability of 1.3.29 The need for a decade ago (24,273). Most within Moseley there are purpose built health centre land for the creation of new affordable 2-3 bedroom of the age groups correlate islands of relative wealth, with a range of in-house housing has been assessed private housing for purchase to the Birmingham average, with neighbouring areas that primary care services is in the Strategic Housing was highlighted in the public although in the 25-44 group, are more deprived. Most of planned, as part of the Land Availability Assessment consultation. Residents the figure is higher. the wealth can be found in supermarket development (SHLAA) 2010, but only were also concerned that the south of Moseley, while on the former Meteor Ford identified 25 relatively small new housing should be 1.3.32 Today, 54% are in the north (centred around garage site on St. Mary’s Row. sites within the study area. All sympathetic to the area and White British, 22.3% Asian Church Road) is an area that are in private ownership and existing and new properties or Asian British, 4.5% Black falls within the government’s 1.3.38 The draft BDP 14 are under construction or should have a low carbon or Black British, 5.2% Mixed definition of an area that gives priority to improving have been granted planning footprint. and 0.8% were Chinese and suffers from multiple accessibility, health and permission. There are 12.9% others. Again, these deprivation mobility. Twickenham Rd however, two significant sites 1.3.30 Demand for percentages are broadly in Road, Twickenham Road (off in this list, 120 Alcester Road social housing in the line with the city average. 1.3.35 The Ward 1.3.39 The City’s draft BDP Reddings Road) and Oak Leaf (the former Moneywise Shop) neighbourhood remains high There is now a significant Development Plan10 reiterates the vision set out in Drive. Otherwise children and the former Woodnorton and exceeds supply at the Pakistani community in North highlights the need for a the Sustainable Community travel to Cannon Hill or Kings site on Alcester Road moment. In 2006/7, there Moseley. Overall however, the successful local centre and to Strategy (2008) of residents Heath Parks to use larger (between Moor Green Lane were 20 Registered Social majority of the population reduce worklessness in the being able to influence playgrounds; more recently and Woodnorton Drive) – it Landlords operating in the remains white (and Christian) northern part of the ward in decision making, be part of an informal play area has is estimated that these sites neighbourhood, providing and is of working age (16-59). particular. a cohesive community, for an been created in Highbury could accommodate around 1,816 properties, out of a It is within North Moseley active voluntary sector and to Park. 102 housing units. total of 8212 residential that the greatest ethnic 1.3.36 Although there was no bridge the digital divide. addresses. Social housing diversity can be found. A specific question in relation 1.3.25 Residents make good 1.3.28 With the growing providers, such as Moseley significant number of the to health in the initial public 1.3.40 Moseley residents use of allotments on Moor housing needs, there is and District Housing Muslim population attends consultation, there are some have maintained an active Green Lane and Billesley pressure for intensification of Association had substantial Hamza Mosque in Church local health issues11 including community sector for many Lane and there is high existing housing stock, and waiting times for all its Road. Over recent years low birth weight in parts of years now; it is an important demand7 in the south east the redevelopment at higher properties. Although only a this has increased its floor North Moseley – above 15% component of Moseley’s of the city and in Hall Green densities of infill plots or relatively small percentage, area to meet the needs of compared to the national character and why the area constituency in particular; back gardens. Local residents some residents have its community. A small local average of 5.04%, and the is often called a Village. only 7% of the available plots are concerned that the expressed concerns about Buddhist community also has ward ranks 37th out of 40 for During consultation local were vacant in 2012. character, design standards, the management of social a centre in Park Road. infant mortality. people confirmed that active infrastructure and open space housing in the area. residents are essential if 1.3.26 The draft BDP are threatened by over- 1.3.33 Some 35.9% of 1.3.37 Access to health the village atmosphere is to describes how the demand development. Birmingham Moseley residents are professionals remains remain. Community life has for housing in the city is City Council (BCC) planning classified as ‘professional’, important to residents. They also helped residents to build growing8. However, it also policy9 does however compared to 11.56% in can access primary care feelings of identity, safety recognises that Conservation recognise that higher Birmingham as a whole. through the established and loyalty. Areas and mature suburbs densities are not always This has increased from the GPs and dentists in
may not be able to make a appropriate and that lower 28.9% recorded in the 2001 10 the neighbourhood. Moseley and Kings Heath Ward considerable contribution densities can be a positive census. Alongside the NHS Development Plan 2008. towards meeting this characteristic. provision, Moseley has a 11 The Ward Development Plan – 1.3.34 Although the level of range of complementary 19.1% of residents in the ward reported a limiting long-term 7 unadjusted unemployment and alternative therapy The City Council (Overview and Scrutiny Committee) report limiting illness in 2001 and in terms into allotments (October 2010). for the Moseley and Kings practitioners. Currently, most of general health 10.2% reported 8 50,600 additional dwellings 2006-2026 Heath Ward stood at 6.0% health services are delivered that they considered their health 9 Mature Suburbs (SPD) 2008 and Places for Living (SPG) 2001 in February 2014, compared from converted domestic to be ‘not good’ compared to 14 Wake Green Rd 10.9% across Birmingham. 15 1.3.41 Within Moseley such as Scouts and Guides. centre. As the population there are only a few places In addition, the Creation has become more diverse, 2.0 PLANNING 2.1 THE MOSELEY that children and young indoor climbing centre and there is a need to ensure POLICY CONTEXT PLAN people can call their own. skate-park, Riverside Church that new people are able to There are no City Council- and Hamza Mosque provide participate in community life. 2.0.1 National government of this is the draft 2.0.2 The Moseley SPD vision managed youth clubs in the meeting rooms as well. In the The consultation highlighted has developed a spatial Birmingham Development supports both the objectives neighbourhood and there are consultation, young people that meeting rooms can be planning system to guide Plan) to replace the current and policies contained no public children’s centres requested a place to meet in booked at the The Moseley development so that it Birmingham Unitary within these two key policy for the under-fives; although the centre of Moseley (along Exchange local churches, improves the quality of life. Development Plan (2005). documents, as well as other community groups try to help with indoor sports facilities). Mosque, Tennis Club, All The National Planning Policy strategic documents, such as and private nurseries cater for It is a similar situation for the Services Club, but they Framework (NPPF) provides At the time of writing, the the emerging Birmingham some. Consultation with local elderly in Moseley. They rely cannot accommodate all of overarching guidance and UDP remains the principal Mobility Action Plan (www. primary schools highlighted mainly on local churches and the demand, and many are within this context there is a land use document to birmingham.gov.uk/bmap). children’s concerns about the their volunteers for support in in need of modernisation. In tiered structure of documents manage development in Further details of which quality of the environment, the community alongside the addition, Moseley Park and that are connected to one Moseley; chapter 20 (Selly policies in particular are traffic and lack of play statutory agencies. Pool, the ‘Village green’ and another. Birmingham City Oak) contains references to relevant to Moseley, are facilities. even some of the pavements Council has developed development opportunities included at the end of 1.3.43 The loss of ‘Centre (where wide enough) on the a Local Development and what is to be protected this plan. 1.3.42 Churches host 13’ in School Road means Alcester Road, are utilised as Framework (a key component in the area. 2.1.1 Moseley will be a activities and meetings for Moseley no longer has meeting space for outdoor creative and enterprising uniformed organisations a dedicated community community events. urban neighbourhood that makes a distinctive contribution to the city whilst retaining its unique sense of 1.4 SUSTAINABILITY Birmingham place and history. development 1.4.1 Birmingham City 1.4.2 Moseley has the • neighbourhood recycling Council recognises the potential to develop and plan 2.1.2 The following section • better integration of green importance of sustainable engender an even more seeks to marry local infrastructure development and the sustainable approach to aspirations for Moseley, with challenge it faces in urban living in its households, • improved access to a the strategic objectives of improving the quality of businesses and community network of green open Birmingham. The policies life for current and future organisations by investing spaces and guidance set out here MOSELEY POLI CY are supplementary to that generations without more effort and resources in: • improved access to public SPD contained in the UDP jeopardising our natural transport • conservation of the MOSELEY and emerging BDP. They SUPPLEMENTARY resources. To inspire others, PLANNING historical environment DOCUMENT 2014 the City Council is seeking • increasing walking and will help inform investors projects that others can learn • encouraging a resilient and cycling journeys and, where appropriate, manage development, to from, such as energy-saving diverse local economy • improved housing stock buildings, better public help Moseley thrive, while • generating wealth and • equality of movement for transport, greater recycling retaining its unique qualities recycling pedestrians, cyclists and and character. and individuals changing Moseley it locally those with a disability their behaviour to help Regeneration reduce climate change. • renewable energy and • community hubs Strategy: water conservation practical ideas THE MOSELEY REGENERATION and projects STRATEGY 2014 What local people said: “Maximise opportunities for “Open the train station, relieve the renewable energy, including the traffic flow...” provision of plug-in points for Delivery: electric vehicles from “More eco-friendly homes. community action renewable sources.” Solar panels, more recycled and partnerships 16 materials. Affordable homes.” IMPLEMENTATION 17
Jazz Festival
Moseley SPD Potential affordable housing
Community assets
Possible new Open Space
Employment uses to be retained
SPD boundary
Conservation Areas
Existing Open Space
Woodland
Allotments/potential for micro generation
Wards
Possible new station
Camp Hill railway line
Traffic calming measures
Development proposals
Proposed village green
Cycle Routes
Road junction improvements
Inset Map
Listed Buildings
Rivers/water courses
Policy References
18 19 2.2 MOSELEY LOCAL POLICIES THE FOLLOWING POLICIES RELATE TO THE MOSELEY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY LOCAL CENTRE AND OTHER SMALL PARADES WITHIN VILLAGE RETAIL AREA such activity will help diversify THE PLAN AREA. the range of offer in Moseley, 2.2.1 Moseley’s economy thereby strengthening the has undergone significant local economy. changes since the early POLICY CONTEXT 1990s. This process raises This Planning Framework UDP chapter 7 and chapter 20 – para 20.4 new challenges for the will help create the right Draft BDP policy context: Objectives 3.5, 3.14, 3.17, 3.19 neighbourhood but also environment for this objective Thematic policies TP21, TP22, TP23, TP24 provides new opportunities, whilst safeguarding what to build a more resilient people value most about the Local objectives Moseley Policies future for the local economy. centre. a) Support the primary shopping function of the EA1 New development, redevelopment or Therefore, a new approach Moseley local centre. conversion should be located within the local centre is needed to improve 2.2.2 The Shopping and b) Promote the centre as a focus for independent boundary and provide services locally, in order to: the daytime and evening Local Centres SPD (2012) traders. • enhance the viability and vitality of the centre economies, making. defines the centre boundary, c) Improve infrastructure to foster increased • encourage economic growth economic activity. • maintain its predominantly retail function and Moseley an all-day identifies the Primary Junction of Alcester Rd / Salisbury Rd d) Increase opportunities for the accommodation of • reduce the need to travel by car destination. This could lead Shopping Area (shown on class definitions A1-A5, which SMEs in Moseley’s centre. to more jobs, retention of the proposals map), in which are used to differentiate EA2 Encourage development and redevelopment young people and better retail development will be between types of properties. for the following uses within the Primary Shopping Area (PSA) at ground floor: services / facilities for concentrated and sets out The survey revealed that, • retail (class A1) residents, the business policies for controlling non- 30.2% were restaurants and • service sector and food activity, such as community and visitors. The retail uses including hot-food cafes (A3), bars and pubs (A4) banks, cafés, estate agents, etc. (class A2-A5), economic activity generated takeaways, cafes, restaurants or hot food takeaways (A5), provided the balance of uses complies with the by local events that draw and pubs. 17.4% were banks/ requirements of the Shopping and Local Centres people into the area (such building societies (A2) and SPD. Where proposals would take the level of as the Folk and Jazz festivals 2.2.3 The 2011 survey that 52.2% were retail shops (A1). A2-A5 uses above the 50% threshold, such change in Moseley Park and Pool, informed the local centres The figures included vacant would be resisted events in Cannon Hill Park policy, identified 109 units within the A1-A5 classes • development that brings non-A1 units into A1 use and the international cricket properties (out of a total of (16 in total). The survey will be particularly welcomed, to encourage and increase daytime economic activity matches at Warwickshire 129 within the local centre also showed that within the Cricket Club) is also noted. boundary) that fell within the Primary Shopping Area, EA3 Encourage the following uses at ground floor Positive actions to build upon government’s use 51.8% were A1 retail uses. level outside the PSA within the centre boundary, A survey undertaken by the and at upper floor level throughout the centre: MRG in 2010, found that of • retail (class A1) • offices (class A2) the 129 premises in the area, • offices (class B1a); 14% were vacant or waiting • hotel (class C1); development. • non-residential institutions (class D1) eg. healthcare; • small-scale leisure eg leisure centre, gym (class 2.2.4 The level of A1 uses in D2); the Primary Shopping Area • studios; (PSA) is only just above the • small workshops; 50% threshold set out in the • live work units; Shopping and Local Centres • community uses. SPD 2012. This SPD seeks EA4 Street markets including farmers’ and arts to prevent further loss of A1 markets, etc will be supported. units in the PSA. There is EA5 In order to maintain the daytime vitality of therefore limited scope for the centre, an overconcentration of A3, A4 and A5 further A2-A5 and other uses within frontages (and the centre overall) will be Farmers’ Market non-retail uses. resisted. In line with the Shopping and Local Centres SPD, no more than 10% of A5 uses will be permitted 20 within a frontage (or the centre overall). 21 VILLAGE CENTRE PROPOSALS
Moseley Local Centre Boundary Moseley SPD Primary Shopping area
Proposed/Potential Developments
Listed Buildings
Traffic Calming
Proposals
Community Assets
Proposed Village Green Existing Open Space
Proposed New Open Space
Employment Uses to be retained
Possible New Station
Pedestrian Links Enhanced
Future Access to Station
Refer to Policies: EA1-8, BE1-4, UD6, HE1,4, T2,4,5 & HH1
Village Green / St Mary’s Row d a Woodbridg o e Road
Moseley Policies (continued)
Alcester R EA6 Until May 2016, the interim use of properties allowed under the amendment to the TCP (general Permitted development) Order 2013 is to be encouraged. Any permanent change of use will be considered on its merits when a planning application is received, and its impact on policies EA2, EA3 and EA5 have been taken into account. EA7 Where planning permission is required for the Salisbury Road above uses, applicants will need to demonstrate that the proposals will have no significant adverse impact on residential amenity and that any parking S t. M implications have been considered.. ary ’s R ow W EA8 The scale and design of any new development a ke G will need to have regard for, and be sympathetic to, r ee the predominantly Victorian/Edwardian architectural n Ro character of the centre. ad EA9 Measures to secure improvements to the public realm, especially the Village green, but including pavements, street furniture, etc will be supported and financial contributions sought on the back of appropriate new development. EA10 The loss of A1 convenience shops away from the centre in local parades and located throughout Moseley, will be resisted.
22 23 BUSINESS AND POLICY CONTEXT EMPLOYMENT UDP Chapter 20, Commerce – C24: Moseley Centre Draft BDP policy context: Objective 4.8. 2.2.5 Moseley’s reputation Thematic policies TP19, TP20, TP25, TP45 for being a place where businesses begin12 and are a home to a high concentration of people from the creative Local objectives Local Policies industries, is a reality13. a) Maintain existing and grow new employment BE1 Applications for small and medium enterprises opportunities. (SMEs) will be encouraged in the local centre (above 2.2.6 Within the context of b) Encourage entrepreneurial activity and local ground floor within the PSA), where consistent with the wider Moseley Road area business development. policy EA3 and the Shopping and Local Centres being recognised as an area SPD. Active frontages at ground floor will be for growth for the creative required outside the PSA. industries, making links BE2 To maintain diversity of employment between the cultural and opportunities, seek to retain existing employment media quarter in Digbeth, sites, and maintain employment uses on key sites, to Moseley Village, will such as Moseley Hall Hospital, Pitmaston, etc. be actively encouraged. BE3 The interim use of existing empty properties Increased diversity and or vacant land to support new ventures will entrepreneurial activity will be encouraged, subject to normal planning provide complementary considerations. employment opportunities, BE4 New development will be subject to the need especially in the local centre. to agree a sustainable transport plan with BCC Building upon the existing that reduces the reliance on the car for business hospitality, tourism and employees and encourages the use of public and leisure offer will strengthen alternative modes of transport, including walking. Moseley’s reputation as one of the city’s cultural assets. Policies aimed at supporting existing employment uses and encouraging new ones, particularly within the Village, What local people said: will be applied. “Keep the village feel. The market, the “Shared space – fewer traffic small local traders.” signs/signals.” “By making it a family-friendly centre in “We should incentivise businesses in terms of shops, parking (for bikes and tourism, leisure, media and creative cars) and roads.” sectors to come to Moseley.” “We want shops that open during the “Market the village better as a key day and restricted opening hours for visitor destination in Birmingham.” the pubs and chip shops. Public toilets “This place is very good, could do with should be free in the centre.” more parking spaces.”
Village Green / St Mary’s Row
12 BCC Economic Data, percentage in Moseley and KH Ward in self-employment in 2001 was 8.8%, percentage for Birmingham was 5.5%. 13 SOC code 34, Culture, Media and 24 Sport with 4.8% of all people in 25 creative occupations as compared Village Green / St Mary’s Row to 1.5% for Birmingham as a whole. URBAN DESIGN POLICY CONTEXT 2.2.7 Quality public realm in framing that community within do not decry change UDP Chapter 3 – Environment, para 3.14 is a key thread running space. Examples of mediocre but seek to embrace positive Draft BDP policy context: Objective 3.22, 3.23. Themed policy TP3 Mature Suburbs SPD (2008) throughout this document. buildings that replaced contributions that add to the characterful predecessors can overall quality of the built Places for Living SPG (2001) However, the design and Places for All SPD (2001) be found in the Village. environment. appearance of private Draft Places for the Future SPD (2012) [to be known as ‘Your Green and property plays a crucial role This section and the policies Healthy City SPD’, once adopted.]
Local objectives Local Policy a) Encourage good urban design principles in all UD 1 Ensure all new development enhances or new-build development and public realm improves the quality of the built environment, and improvements. acknowledges the value of the natural environment and open space, as important components of good design. UD 2 In accordance with HE 5, ensure that any new development (especially within the conservation areas and Village centre) respects their character and is of the highest design standard. UD 3 The following principles will apply in the Village centre: • the design should enhance the predominantly Victorian/Edwardian street scene; • original features should be retained or restored. • The Moseley Shop Front Design Guide (1992) remains relevant and will remain as policy. Boundary drive (Moor Green Lane) UD 4 All new development should apply the guidance contained within Places for Living SPD, Places for All SPD and the draft Places for the Future SPD. What local people said: UD 5 Density and design of new housing should respond to the local context and build on the “More affordable homes especially “Homes that are sympathetic to unique character of Moseley. In particular, building for young people, a vibrant rental the history and architecture of plots should be of an appropriate size to reflect the section and new flats” Moseley. A good range of typical form in the area. The frontage width, depth, height and massing, should be in keeping, and new housing to attract people from all “Homes should be large enough buildings should respect established building lines. backgrounds and income levels.” The importance of vistas is also to be acknowledged, for small families with green space.” where appropriate. “Not quick-build rabbit hutches “No backland development or UD 6 Where appropriate, bespoke high quality that are appearing everywhere demolition. Extend the design will be encouraged that adds to the tradition else. Let some architects loose of Moseley’s architecture. conservation area.” and get creative.” UD 7 All developments will be required to conform “There is a shortage of small and to the Mature Suburbs policy and the Places for “Maybe live work spaces related Living SPD. Where it does not make a positive medium-sized houses for families to the kind of businesses we contribution to the character of the area, or where who need 2-3 bedrooms.” the principles of good quality urban design are not will have.” met, back-land development will be resisted. “All new-builds should be “Future homes will be mainly the eco-friendly (photovoltaics and ones we have now, but with much insulation, etc).” greater levels of energy efficiency.”
26 27 THE HISTORIC orders POLICY CONTEXT UDP Chapter 3 Environment – para 3.27 ENVIRONMENT Chapter 17 – Sparkbrook and Small Heath, 2.2.8 Local people are Chapter 20 – Selly Oak, para 20.40, 20.43 concerned that there should Draft BDP policy context: Objective 3.10. Themed Policy TP12 be greater awareness Moseley Conservation Area Character Appraisal and of the existing policies Management Plan (2005) for the protection of the Mature Suburbs SPD (2008) neighbourhood’s historical environment, and that they be used more effectively. Local objectives Local Policy 2.2.9 Although listed b) To respect, protect and enhance the character HE1 Where appropriate, all development will be buildings are protected of Moseley. required to adhere to the Moseley Conservation by legislation, other c) Ensure that Moseley’s historic assets are Area Character Assessment and Management Plan recognised and contribute towards the areas ‘characterful’ properties may Statutorily listed buildings, their features, vitality and durability. HE2 not carry such protection. In archaeological remains, landscapes, and local assets circumstances where heritage will be protected, enhanced, and managed in a assets become void, efforts sustainable way. to bring them back into HE3 At appropriate locations, new architectural productive use should be styles and innovative design that bring unique explored, including the use qualities and integrate with the historic environment of Community Right to Bid. will be encouraged. HE4 Ensure that new development is of the highest design standard, especially within the conservation areas and Village centre to enhance their character. HE5 Recognising the importance of the Alcester Road as a place with significant civic and heritage assets, will strengthen the character of Moseley and the adjoining areas of Balsall Heath and Kings Heath. Measures to emphasise this linkage will be encouraged.
28 29 The Dovecote POLICY CONTEXT LEISURE AND GREEN UDP Chapter 3 – Environment para 3.16A, 3.20, 3.22, 3.24, 3.37, 3.37A, 3.37B, 3.38, 3.39, 3.39A, 3.40, 3.53, 3.55, 3.61,3.62 and 3.63 and Chapter 20 – para 20.43 OPEN SPACES Draft BDP policy context: Objectives 3.8, 3.9. Themed Policies TP1, TP2, TP5, TP7, TP8, TP9, TP11 2.2.10 Consultation make a valuable contribution as increasing accessibility, confirmed that nature to its urban environmental management and safety conservation, improvement quality, including the informal for users. In addition Local objectives Local Policies of the local environment green infrastructure of street there is a desire to retain a) Conserve Moseley’s Green open spaces. L1 Development of the existing open space and ‘green’ initiatives were trees, hedges and front allotments and explore b) Increase the enjoyment of open space by provision within the plan area, for non-recreational popular among Moseley gardens. This SPD seeks how they can contribute to local residents. uses, will be resisted. residents. There are a number to protect and enhance reducing climate change and c) Identify, manage and improve Moseley’s open Redevelopment of green infrastructure assets of local organisations already that provision, improving improving biodiversity. space, green infrastructure and ecological L2 (especially allotments) will be resisted, in accordance progressing environmental upon its value for formal networks. with current BCC policies. projects14. The variety of and informal recreation and d) To make open space more accessible to local the open spaces in Moseley nature conservation, as well 14 The Moseley Society, Moseley in residents. L3 New development should not cause the loss of Bloom, Friends of Moseley Bog, wildlife habitat but should improve biodiversity. Friends of Highbury Park and New developments should contain landscape Sustainable Moseley. proposals that preserve, contribute to, or expand the green infrastructure between the Rivers Rea and Cole corridors. L4 Protect and enhance the River Rea Nature Trail. L5 Protect and enhance the SINC/SLINCs and local nature reserve within the plan area and improve links to these assets. L6 Green infrastructure such as street trees, front and rear gardens, hedges, etc should be encouraged in new developments. The removal / conversion of front gardens will be resisted where possible. L7 Small-scale micro-energy generation will be encouraged at suitable locations throughout the area, within the green infrastructure, ie parks / allotments, provided their appearance and operation are not detrimental to the residential amenity of the area. L8 Community involvement / management of parks and open spaces will be encouraged where appropriate. L9 Maximise the multi-functional use of open space in the north of the area, to help address the overall lack of provision. L10 Encourage open space and play facilities in new developments, especially in areas deficient in such provision. L11 Where development proposals generate ‘off site’ requirements for open space, the use of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), together with financial contributions will be considered, to identify, manage and improve green infrastructure and play facilities, as well as increasing public access to private open space. Support Moseley Park and Pool Trust in Moor Green allotments L12 widening free access to the park.
30 31 POLICY CONTEXT UDP Chapter 20 – Transportation para 20.11
Draft BDP policy context: Objective 3.29, 3.34, 3.35. Themed policies TP37, TP38, TP39, TP39, TP40
Local objectives Local Policy a) Ensure Moseley’s streets enhance the quality of T1 New development will be expected to life in the neighbourhood. demonstrate how it supports measures to increase b) Improve transportation links. the use of public transport, encourage walking across the neighbourhood, and contribute towards the implementation of the Birmingham Cycling Strategy 2011-15. T2 Within the local centre, the incorporation of shared space principles will be supported, secured in part from CIL/S106 contributions from new development. T3 Throughout the plan area, measures to manage existing traffic flows to provide a better balance between the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles, will be supported. T4 The reintroduction of passenger services on the Camp Hill railway line and associated services in Moseley Village centre will be supported. T5 The interim use of the former rail station car park as a multi-functional space (including car parking, Alcester Rd sports pitches), will be encouraged. T6 Measures to reduce car congestion around TRAFFIC AND schools at peak times will be supported. T7 Measures will be encouraged that improve MOVEMENT the safety and usage of the in-centre car parks, 2.2.11 The conflict of having including their management by a local community the A435 Alcester Rd (a organisation, where appropriate. major arterial route and part of the city’s Strategic Highway Network) running through the Village centre, is acknowledged. However, this SPD promotes policies and measures to make it more pedestrian-friendly, such as giving pedestrians greater priority over car-borne traffic, increasing the number of informal cycle routes, better parking provision for Camp Hill railway line cyclists and increased public transport.
32 33 HOmes and POLICY CONTEXT UDP Chapter 20 – para 20.40 Neighbourhood Draft BDP policy context: Objectives 3.22, 3.23. 2.2.12 The ability to purchase affordable homes is limited. It also seeks to ensure that Themed policies TP3, TP5,TP6, TP26, TP29, TP30, TP34 property at full market rates This SPD contains policies the quality of the existing Mature Suburbs SPD (2008) in Moseley is now largely for the development of built environment is Places for Living SPG (2001) limited to those on higher small-scale housing schemes, respected, especially where Draft Places for the Future SPD (2012) [to be known as ‘Your Green and Healthy City’ SPD, once adopted.] earnings. The cost of homes to help address the need new development and far exceeds the means of for all types of residential retro-fit is concerned. those earning average wages accommodation, including Local objectives Local Policy in the city, and the supply of new-build and conversion. a) Support a range of house types without H1 The provision of family-sized accommodation at compromising the unique character of Moseley. appropriate locations in Moseley will be encouraged. b) Support younger families to live in Moseley. H2 Whilst acknowledging that the availability of sites for new residential accommodation is limited, in both number and size, where possible, the Council’s Affordable Housing policies will apply. H3 Where the conversion of large domestic properties into Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO) requires planning permission or for institutional purposes, such use will be resisted. The de-conversion of HMO back into single family accommodation will be supported. H4 Seek to ensure that wherever possible, improvement to existing stock adheres to policy UD4 in respect to ‘Places for Living’ and the draft ‘Places for the Future’ SPD’s. H5 Where buildings / sites become void for extended periods of time, their interim use will be encouraged, subject to normal planning considerations. Where this is not possible, formal action to bring them back into productive use will be supported, including the use of compulsory purchase powers.
Anderton Park Rd
34 35 Forrest Rd COMMUNITY What local people said: “Moseley needs a new Centre 13 meet with friends, a nice place 2.2.13 Sustainable community action can (community centre). Since it went with facilities to cater for all etc form more easily in places there is hardly any community and this would hopefully create where residents can meet, help for the elderly.” more jobs within Moseley.” organise, deliver services and build cohesion. “Sports centre, encourage older “Leisure facilities are desperately Without community spaces people to use and have a multi- needed. People have to go the sustainability of local voluntary action becomes purpose buildings.” outside of Moseley to take advantage.” more difficult. “I think Moseley needs a community centre, a place where all ages can go for entertainment, possible childcare, a safe place to
Pond dipping (Moseley Bog) POLICY CONTEXT UDP -Chapter 17 – Sparkbrook and Small Heath, Moseley Chapter 20 – Selly Oak, Moseley Ward
Draft BDP policy context: Themed policy TP26
Local objectives Local Policy a) Enable the community to have a meaningful C1 Seek to secure CIL/S106 contributions Cannon Hill Park stake in the shared physical environment of to improve existing community venues and the neighbourhood. develop new ones, in particular for young b) To maintain and develop new infrastructure people. to support community life in Moseley. Any sites / properties included on c) Increase the amount of land and buildings in C2 a community assets register, shall be community ownership or management. acknowledged when proposals for development / redevelopment are being considered.
C3 The out-of-hours use of educational facilities will be encouraged where appropriate. The use of s106 / CIL contributions is appropriate to help create increased community access.
Joy’s Wood (Moseley Bog)
36 37 3. IMPLEMENTATION
3.0.1 Moseley’s civic activism 3.0.4 In order to secure • utilising the Community has been one of its key and deliver change the Asset Transfer process to features for many years, following key elements will enable the community and, coupled with its historic be important: to manage and/or legacy, has made it one acquire assets that they of Birmingham’s desirable • leadership have identified as being neighbourhoods. In that • working in partnership important to the local area; tradition, residents want to • ensuring development • supporting the community maintain its diversity and quality through the in Community Right to vitality for future generations statutory planning process Build initiatives. to enjoy. • funding, planning obligations 3.0.2 Local community and business groups will work and delivery 3.2 THE together to help sustain • enforcement of policies STATUTORY the desirability of the PLANNING neighbourhoods responding 3.1 WORKING to the development PROCESS challenges of IN PARTNERSHIP the future. Moseley Hall Hospital 3.2.1 The SPD will be 3.1.1 The City Council, the a statutory planning HEALTH and wellbeing 3.0.3 This SPD provides a business community, Moseley document. It will provide vision for land use in Moseley Regeneration Group and Improving health Factors such as the could be improved through guidance for future 2.2.14 2.2.15 over the next few years. others, will use the SPD as is an essential element of natural environment, green land use proposals. In turn, development (providing However, it recognises that a mechanism to stimulate increasing quality of life (and infrastructure and formal / these would help support clarity and certainty for the continued success of the inward investment, attract a crucial part of Birmingham’s informal open space, can be community groups, young the market) and will be a place is dependent upon appropriate developers Sustainable Community as important to the health people, the elderly, as well material consideration in the development of ideas and in turn promote the Strategy15). of the individual and wider as leading to high quality the determination of future and proposals only partially neighbourhood. This will be community, as some medical residential streets/community planning applications within related to such a physical, achieved by: interventions. In Moseley, spaces that are safe and the area. land use focus. The successful there are aspects of the well-used. implementation of the • developing links with the residents’ quality of life that 3.2.2 The City Council policies contained within this private sector including will therefore apply its document, together with the existing businesses and development management social community and service landowners, as well as role, together with its other POLICY CONTEXT orientated ideas generated potential investors; regulatory powers, to shape, Draft BDP policy context: Themed policy TP36 throughout the consultation • co-ordinating public sector determine and enable process, will help ensure that investment to maximise development, to help deliver Local objectives Local Policies Moseley fulfils its potential to the impact of its limited the proposals and policies be an attractive place to live, a) Improve health and wellbeing of HH1 Promote the development of health care resources; within the SPD. work and visit. local residents. facilities in the Village centre. • appropriate marketing; b) Support the implementation of the 3.2.3 The SPD will also HH2 Encourage the provision of safe walking, • supporting existing and Birmingham and Solihull NHS provide context and cycling routes and play areas across the new businesses looking to Integrated Plan. support for the use of the neighbourhood. locate within the area; c) Support the priorities set by the Birmingham City Council’s compulsory Cross-City Clinical Commissioning Group. • supporting community purchase powers (where d) Improve life expectancy. development activities; appropriate) to assist with e) Promote healthy lifestyles. site assembly and to facilitate development.
15 Birmingham’s Sustainable Community Strategy 38 was adopted in July 2008. 39 3.3 DELIVERY 3.6 SECTION 106 REQUIREMENTS 3.3.1 The policies contained important habitats (identified 3.5.2 In addition, the 3.6.1 Until the CIL is Residential • Contributions to measures within this document have in the Local Biodiversity City Council will seek to adopted, S106 contributions to improve the quality of been developed to respond Action Plan for Birmingham secure local employment will be negotiated for the • New development will the residential environment, to the issues, ideas and and the Black Country opportunities through the following; be required to contribute eg environmental suggestions that matter to (http://bbcbap.org. use of targeted employment to the level of affordable enhancements to local people. Consultation uk/images/LBAP/ strategies. It will seek to link Village centre accommodation in the area, residential streets, and resulted in an extensive list bbcbapfinal2010.pdf), as training to employer demand in line with the Affordable traffic management of potential projects that can well as legally protected and use the local workforce All new development should Housing policies of the City measures be developed by a variety and notable species. in the construction phases improve the environmental Council. of parties, as and when Depending on the results of of development, where quality and support the • New development All types of development appropriate. Not all of them this assessment, ecological possible. Village centre by: may need to provide are land-based – the tourism mitigation or compensation contributions to improving Contributions will be sought and business development measures may be required 3.5.3 This SPD has been • contributing to the local school provision. for; strands, for example – and to address any adverse prepared at a time of improved quality of the • Contributions to improving • Transport infrastructure many can be incorporated impacts of development. ongoing financial constraints public realm and its future and maintaining open into other documents Schemes that provide and a challenging economic maintenance, including • Environmental, pedestrian space, play and sports such as the Ward/District habitat enhancements will be climate. Viability is an issue traffic management and cycling improvements facilities, including where Development Plan. The welcomed, particularly where in bringing sites forward for measures; • Training and local labour appropriate, recreational Moseley Regeneration Group they contribute to Nature development and it may not in the construction and • contributing to town amenities for young people, will lead the delivery of many Improvement Area (NIA) be possible in the short term operational phases of centre management, eg or contributions for off-site of these projects and seek objectives. for development to provide development a Business Improvement open space improvements. to form partnerships in the a full range of planning District or Village Centre • Contributions to improving process. 3.4.3 Archaeological desk- obligations. Partnership based assessments and field and maintaining allotments, the green infrastructure, evaluations may be required 3.5.4 Where this is the case, 3.4 REQUIRED when there are proposals to appropriate measures will community health and redevelop sites, in order to be used, to ’future proof’ community facilities. ASSESSMENTS provide information on the planning obligations, AND SURVEYS potential reuse of heritage so as to ensure that the assets, or requirements for value of the package of 3.4.1 Due to the diverse their recording, as part of contributions is maximised RELEVANT DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES built, green and historic future development. throughout the lifetime of environment in Moseley the proposed development. 1.4 PLANNING CONTEXT – Key local policies certain additional information The City Council may relevant to the Moseley SPD. may be required when 3.5 FUNDING require developers to submit submitting planning full viability appraisals to The Birmingham Plan (UDP) 2008 applications; these AND PLANNING demonstrate the level of requirements are outlined OBLIGATIONS obligations that can be Chapter 2 Strategy: Chapter 7 Shopping centres below. afforded/delivered. • Development within a sustainable • Maintain a network of local shopping centres development framework (2.8, 2.9). (7.21, 7.22, 7.23, 7.23a, 7.24). 3.5.1 In respect of new 3.4.2 The requirement for development, the City 3.5.5 The City Council is ecological assessment Council will seek to secure preparing its evidence base Chapter 3 Environment: Chapter 17 Sparkbrook and Small Heath will not be restricted solely a package of planning to support the introduction Vision for • Moseley (17.31, 17.32, 17.33, 17.34, 17.35). to developments adjacent to obligations to ensure of Community Infrastructure • a sustainable growth (2.4, 2.5, 2.6); wildlife corridors. the delivery and future Levy (CIL) to deliver the • a vibrant global city (2.10); Chapter 20 Selly Oak An ecological assessment maintenance of appropriate infrastructure required to • a high quality of life and a sense of place • Moseley Ward (20.39, 20.40, 20.41). may be required for elements of this plan, support the planned growth (2.14 and 2.15); developments which have the including affordable housing, of the city. Once introduced, • and objectives 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9. potential to affect designated public open space, low CIL will replace elements of sites, wildlife corridors and carbon energy, education, S106 agreements and will be public realm enhancements used to support the delivery 40 and new community facilities. of key infrastructure. 41 THE draft BIRMINGHAM DEVELOPMENT PLAN: GLOSSARY relevant objectives MRG: Moseley Regeneration Group; small catchment. Typically local Collection of community centres might include amongst • To develop Birmingham Relevant themed policies; TP29 The type, size and organisations, instrumental in other shops a small supermarket, preparing this draft SPD. a newsagent, a post office and as a City of sustainable TP1 Reducing the City’s density of new housing a pharmacy. Other facilities could neighbourhoods that are carbon footprint TP30 Affordable housing BCC: Birmingham City Council. safe, diverse and inclusive include a hot food takeaway and TP2 Adapting to climate The existing housing Birmingham Development Plan. with locally distinctive TP34 BDP: launderette. change. stock Currently being consulted upon, National Health Service character. To create a but which will be adopted as the NHS: prosperous successful and TP3 Sustainable TP36 Health construction. city land use planning framework NPPF: National Planning Policy enterprising economy with TP37 A sustainable transport until 2031, following a successful Framework, setting out national benefits felt by all. To create TP4 Low and zero carbon network public inquiry. land use policy. a more sustainable City energy generation. Walking TP38 BREEAM: Building Research Establishment PRIMARY SHOPPING that minimises its carbon A low carbon economy. TP5 TP39 Cycling Environmental Assessment – AREA (PSA): Within the local centre, this is the footprint and waste whilst TP7 Green infrastructure TP40 Public transport sustainability guidance for new area where retail allowing the City to grow. network. non-residential buildings development is primarily TP45 Digital communications • To encourage better health Biodiversity and concentrated. Smaller centres TP8 CENTRE BOUNDARIES: may not have areas of and well-being through These show the extent of the Geodiversity. predominantly leisure, business ‘Village’ centre and include the the provision of new and Open space, playing In addition to the UDP and and other centre uses and TP9 shopping areas as well as areas existing recreation, sport fields and allotments draft BDP, a number of therefore the PSA may share the of predominantly leisure, business and leisure facilities linked other policies are relevant same boundary as the TP11 Sports facilities. and other main centre uses. to good quality public open to Moseley: Centre Boundary. space. TP12 Historic environment. The West Midlands integrated • Shopping and Local Centres CENTRO: Agreement under Section 106 of Protection of transport authority, promoting S106: TP19 SPD (2012). the Town & Country Planning Act, • To protect and enhance the and developing public transport employment land. 1990 (as amended), to secure City’s heritage and historic • Draft Places for the Future across the region. The network and environments. TP20 SPD (2012) [to be known as compensatory benefits. hierarchy of centres. CIL: Community Infrastructure Levy. • To conserve Birmingham’s ‘Your Green and Healthy City’ SA: Sustainability Appraisal. Convenience retail Levy to be introduced, largely natural environments, TP21 SPD, once adopted.] to replace S106 agreements Strategic Housing Land provision. SHLAA: allowing biodiversity and • Mature Suburbs SPD (2008). Availability Assessment Small shops and DISTRICT wildlife to flourish. TP22 A group of shops often containing Site of Importance for independent retailing • Moseley Conservation Area – CENTRE: SINC: Character appraisal and at least one supermarket/ Nature Conservation Promotion of superstore and a range of non TP23 Site of Local Importance for Key Objectives: biodiversity of uses management plan (2005). retail services such as banks, SLINC: Nature Conservation • The environment and within centres • Places for Living SPG (2001). building societies and restaurants sustainability Tourism and tourist as well as local public facilities. SME: Small and medium TP24 • Places for All SPD (2001). sized businesses. • Economy and network of facilities GP: General Practitioner – centres Local employment local doctor. SPD: Supplementary Planning TP25 Document. Local land use policy, Housing in multiple occupation. • Homes and TP26 Sustainable HMO: supplementary to that contained neighbourhoods neighbourhoods LIFETIME HOMES within the Council’s main policy • Connectivity TP27 The location of new STANDARD: Design criteria intended to make document (currently the UDP). homes more easily adaptable for housing Supplementary Planning lifetime use. SPG: Guidance. Local land use policy LOCAL to be superseded by the SPD. CENTRE: A generic term used to refer to The Moseley SPG (1992) has been Town, District and reviewed as part of the Neighbourhood Centres in SPD process. Birmingham’s hierarchy of centres. UDP: Unitary Development Plan. LOCAL The current land use policy for PARADE: A small group of local shops. Birmingham – to be replaced by the BDP once adopted. NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Moseley Village is a USE CLASS: Land uses, as defined in The 42 Neighbourhood Centre. Such Town and Country Planning 43 centres Include a range of small (Use Classes) Order 2005. shops of a local nature serving a Publication code: P&R/13/335/A/250/0314