Stirchley Framework Draft Supplementary Planning Document with Consultation Amendments

Stirchley Framework Draft Supplementary Planning Document with consultation amendments

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Foreword 3

Vision 4

Introduction 6

Development principles 8 Growth Public space and connectivity Community facilities and open spaces Design and heritage assets Sustainability

The opportunity 18

Development opportunities 20 North Stirchley (Ten Acres) Central Stirchley Southern Stirchley

Delivery 26

Glossary 30

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stirchley supplementary planning document / foreword Foreword 3

Stirchley has one of the largest district centres in the City, it is well served by public transport, has good access to major employers and it is a popular area to live.

With major development sites available and other opportunities for investment, there is potential for positive change to revitalise the shopping centre, bring an increase in employment prospects and prosperity to Stirchley, create safe, accessible and inclusive communities and improve the quality of life for all. The time has come to capitalise on this potential.

The Stirchley Framework Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been prepared to provide planning and development guidance to maximise the potential of Stirchley district centre and the surrounding area.

The transformation of Stirchley into a thriving sustainable retail, residential and commercial/industrial area for local people and businesses will require a co-ordinated effort by landowners and developers, the Council, local residents, community organisations and public and private sector partners, working together to deliver this vision over the next 5-10 years.

Councillor Tahir Ali Cabinet Member for Development, Transport and the Economy Birmingham City Council

foreword / stirchley supplementary planning document 4 Vision

The regeneration of Stirchley is a key aspiration for Birmingham City Council.

At the heart of Stirchley, there will The centre itself has the potential be a revitalised district centre with to become one of south new retail provision in larger stores. Birmingham’s most important These will complement existing and sustainable district centres new independent and specialist with a strong mix of retail and shops in an attractive centre. The employment opportunities centre will be supported by its local performing on a par with Kings community, with traders feeling Heath and Harborne, Stirchley their investment in a quality retail will match the vibrancy of these offer is a reason for seeking them successful neighbourhoods. out, with visitors coming from a wide area to use the centre. To achieve this will involve:

New investment throughout the • Managing the private and area including sites at Hazelwell public sector investment that is Lane, the former Arvin Meritor site, needed to bring about change, Dogpool Lane as well as smaller ensuring sites coming forward for sites will create new employment, development contribute to the new housing and retail in a safe and vision. inclusive environment and breathe new life into local businesses and • Improving the attractiveness and the district centre. vitality of the retail centre through public realm improvements All new developments and existing/ and enhancing the pedestrian retained buildings will contribute to experience. the street scene by presenting the very best design, reflecting the rich • Protecting and enhancing the architectural heritage of the area. special historic and ecological Retaining these distinctive features character of the area, with and investment in refurbishing investment in its heritage and character buildings will contribute green assets and flood alleviation to the enrichment of the public measures. realm of the area. • Promoting and enhancing the Stirchley will have better employment offer in the area connections; bus stops, and priority by attracting investment and for pedestrians will be improved, endorsing local employment with more provision made for measures. travel by bike. The contribution of Bournville station to the area will • Working with businesses be made obvious with improved e.g. supporting local traders signage. and businesses in promoting improvements in the area. With improvements in the public realm, community and leisure assets and transport connections; Stirchley will become a more attractive place to live and visit with a vibrant, sustainable future.

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vision / stirchley supplementary planning document 6 Introduction

Stirchley SDP covers a neighbourhood of local shops, housing and employment in south Birmingham about 6km south of the city centre. Stirchley is mainly situated in Bournville Ward, partially in Selly Oak Ward. The plan area of approximately 100ha extends from Ten Acres/Selly Park in the north to Breedon Cross in the south (see Plan 1).

In the heart of the area is a linear The National Planning Policy 20.35 acknowledges that Stirchley shopping centre stretching along Framework shopping centre has an important the A441 for just over 1km. One The NPPF outlines that the purpose role in providing for the day to day of the main district centres in the of the planning system is to achieve needs of the community. There is south of Birmingham, Stirchley is sustainable development. a need to improve its environment a focal point for community life and enhance its shopping function, with a wide range of independent The three strands relevant to and that the centre is in need of shops, services and community Stirchley are: investment to enhance its status. facilities. Surrounding the centre • Building a strong, responsive and are bulky goods retail units, clusters competitive economy. of employment sites and residential Shopping and Local Centres SPD areas. • Supporting strong, vibrant, healthy communities. • Defines the boundaries of Stirchley District Centre. Close to Bournville rail station, the • Protecting and enhancing area has good bus connections and the natural, built and historic • Defines the Primary Shopping is within easy access of significant environment. Area (PSA) where the main retail employment opportunities at the uses are concentrated. Cadbury factory, the University of Birmingham and the Queen The Draft Birmingham • Sets out policies for the Elizabeth Hospital complex, the Development Plan composition of district centres proposed Life Sciences Campus This sets out a clear spatial including the maximum/minimum in Selly Oak (one of the City’s key framework for the growth of percentages for various use types. Economic Zones) and Longbridge. Birmingham up to 2031. It identifies a hierarchy of centres, sets out Stirchley is a unique place. It retains policies to protect and enhance SPD Status much of its historic character and centres and promotes a diverse The guidance contained in this buildings. It is characterised by a range of uses in centres. draft SPD adds detail to, the Draft mix of uses with small-scale retail Birmingham Development Plan, the Regeneration and redevelopment and industrial premises surrounded City’s Unitary Development Plan within Stirchley centre and its by attractive residential areas, open (UDP) and other city-wide policies, adjoining area will reflect the spaces and important ecological and has been written to conform various thematic policies of the assets such as the River Rea valley, to the National Planning Policy plan and focus on place making, the Worcester and Birmingham Framework (NPPF). It represents improving the quality of the public canal and the rail line. There are a the Council’s growth aspirations realm and the natural environment. number of industrial areas along for Stirchley and the desires of the local community that lives and the canal, rail line and river, which The plan was submitted to the works there. As such, the guidance historically provided transport and Secretary of State in July 2014 and should be read in the round and power. examination hearings took place taken into account as a whole. in late 2014. Once adopted it will Once adopted it will replace the The transformation for Stirchley replace the UDP. outlined within this SPD builds existing Stirchley Framework (1994 upon the proposals and policies revised 2002). outlined in the National Planning Birmingham Unitary Policy Framework, Submission Development Plan When adopted this SPD will Birmingham Development Plan and This plan sets the current become a material consideration Unitary Development Plan 2005 framework for development in the and will provide guidance to (saved 2008). area. The Birmingham Plan (UDP) support the determination of was adopted in 2005. Paragraph planning applications.

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Selly Park Road

Dogpool Lane

Umberslade Road Pershore Road

Cartland Road

The Bourn

Bournville Lane

Bournville Station

Pershore Road

FordhouseLane

River Rea

KEY SPD Boundary Rail lines Canal n River/Brook NORTH NOT TO SCALE

Plan 1 Location

introduction / stirchley supplementary planning document 8 Development principles

Stirchley has opportunities for new investment in retail, leisure uses, offices, residential, services, employment and community facilities; together with the potential for improved connectivity with the rail station and the green corridors of the canal and River Rea.

will result in a smaller but more encouraged. These are that no Growth sustainable district centre with a more than 45% of units within the Retail context vibrant core. primary shopping area of Stirchley Stirchley was once the eighth centre should be non (A1) retail, largest shopping centre in High quality urban design will also no more than 10% within the Birmingham (by floorspace) but it be essential to integrate new centre as a whole being in (A5) hot has since lost a significant amount development with the centre. The food takeaway use. of retailing. It is defined as a largely Victorian streetscape will be medium-sized district centre. enhanced as a valuable character Retail development in Stirchley asset in the new Stirchley. To centre In line with the UDP and the improve the visual appeal of the New retail led developments are Submission Birmingham high street suitable investment in encouraged and should normally Development Plan a major retail the public realm, better public car be located in the Primary Shopping led mixed-use development (with parking and sympathetic shop front Area (PSA). A prime example, planning consent), is planned improvements are needed. the Hazelwell Lane site provides for the area around Hazelwell an opportunity for retail led Lane. This will be the largest new Two key policies in the Shopping mixed use development to aid development in Stirchley for many and Local Centres SPD are relevant the regeneration of this part of years and will trigger a renaissance to the type of retail growth Stirchley. in the area.

This should see investment in the wider area with a reuse of vacant retail units and redevelopment of underused sites. This could include investment by the merging of some units by national chains or franchises.

At the same time the large number of independent retailers should be retained, and will be encouraged to grow in numbers, to give this district centre a unique shopping offer.

This mix of retailers from sole traders to multinationals will make Stirchley centre stronger and encourage investment by existing retailers.

Proposals will also seek to consolidate the retail offer into a more attractive Primary Shopping Area (in line with the Shopping and Local Centres SPD); this targeting of retail investment in the PSA Pershore Road

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Opportunities for group Pershore Road. There are also a Small scale office developments refurbishment schemes for retail number of large industrial buildings will be encouraged in the centre use and to create larger units running along the canal between and on the edge of centre in through the sensitive merging of Mary Vale Road and Breedon appropriate locations. existing units (with suitable plot Cross/Lifford Lane to the south. capacity) will be supported. The These existing businesses will be Existing industrial and commercial retention and refurbishment of encouraged to remain as Stirchley sites should be retained in small and medium shops, to meet prospers. employment use to maintain the the needs of independent retailers, variety of Stirchley’s employment will be supported within the PSA. Stirchley is well placed to meet offer; and support the City’s need local employment needs in the for employment land. The vitality of the centre should south of the City, where there is a not be compromised by allowing limited supply of good employment The employment of local people further loss of the retail opportunity land. With good road and public will be encouraged. On larger within the PSA by development for transport access, Stirchley offers a schemes developers will be other non A Class uses (including sustainable location for investment encouraged to sign a local residential use). Proposals to bring in employment. The plan area employment agreement, during vacant shop units back into retail currently supports the employment the construction and subsequent use will be encouraged. of around 1,000 to 1,400 people operation, in conjunction with the in the various shops, offices and Council’s Employment Access Team. industrial units throughout the area; Outside the Primary Shopping including the refurbished offices on Area and within centre boundary, Fordhouse Lane (Lifford House). Housing context proposals for reuse or conversion/ Most of Stirchley’s housing (62%) redevelopment will be encouraged The City Council is committed to is made up of traditional Victorian for uses in keeping with a district maintaining a mix of employment terraces with the bulk built between centre e.g. services, leisure, office, land to support a range of 1891 and 1901, when there was a health, community. businesses including small and twelve fold increase in the area’s medium size enterprises (SMEs). population. New developments should Stirchley is well suited to meet this be in scale with surrounding commitment and investment in The houses in the area are largely development (two storeys), be these areas will be encouraged. in good condition and young adults integrated with the centre, maintain are buying a number of these, due an active frontage on the Pershore With growth in the healthcare to the attractive prices and good Road, and have upper floor uses in sector around Dogpool Lane, transport links. keeping with the centre. the redevelopment of the former Arvin Meritor works and other sites and the revitalisation of the high New housing development Commercial, industrial and street, Stirchley could support an Stirchley has some potential sites employment context additional 500-600 jobs. to provide additional attractive Stirchley has a large number housing in a sustainable location to of industrial and commercial meet the City’s needs. Residential businesses in close proximity to the Development for employment accommodation is also encouraged centre. These companies occupy uses as part of mixed-use schemes; a variety of premises from the New industrial and commercial uses these would enhance the housing more modern such as the Stirchley and employment led mixed-use offer for the area. Trading Estate off Hazelwell Road, developments will be encouraged to various courtyard developments at appropriate sites. to the rear of properties facing the

development principles / stirchley supplementary planning document There are several sites with There is scope to increase the Public space and 10 potential for residential number of residential units at development: first floor level on the high street. connectivity This could bring a new vibrancy A high street with public spaces • 1650 Pershore Road - (at the and security by improving natural The objective is for Stirchley high corner of Lifford Lane) with the surveillance. This is providing street to have a more pleasant potential for attractive canal side that care is taken to ensure that and viable shopping centre with development. residential use is compatible with improvements in public realm and existing neighbouring uses. a reallocation of road space to • The former Whitmarley Works site prioritise pedestrian movement. on Ivy Road due to the prevailing Proposals for, small residential This reallocation of space will residential nature of the road. schemes (less than 15 dwellings) also accommodate new public and infill developments should spaces and other areas for seating, • Ten Acres - west of Pershore reflect the design and mix of planting and cycle stands where Road. housing in the area. Larger possible, in line with the aspirations schemes i.e. those with more than of Birmingham Connected, a Regard must be paid to the flood 15 dwellings, (including residential vision for the future of transport in risk when building in the flood plain in mixed-use developments) should Birmingham. of the rivers. have a mix of dwelling type size and tenure with a minimum of 35% Improvements to the environment affordable housing. While retaining New housing will also be would provide a more attractive the scale and massing of local encouraged elsewhere provided it high street for shoppers, with development. is not in the following locations: improved facilities and safety A range of property sizes from for cyclists and pedestrians and • The Primary Shopping Area. single occupancy to 3/4 bed generally provide a stimulus to properties would be welcomed. further investment by traders. Some • Employment sites. recent investment has come from Live-work units would be supported the Local Sustainable Transport • Flood zones 2 and 3. in appropriate locations. Fund (Government funding programme) and upgrading/ renewal as part of the council’s PFI with Amey, while the rest could be funded by developer contributions.

Improvements to the urban realm on the high street are welcomed, to encourage pedestrian use and increase shopper dwell time. These could include new public spaces such as street parks/public squares/plazas (and pedestrian crossings in the PSA). These will make Stirchley a more welcome place to visit. Improvements should also accommodate attractive and convenient bus stopping facilities throughout the area.

For example:

• The ‘micro parks’ outside 1219- 1239 Pershore Road.

• The new public square associated with the Tesco development.

Encouraging sustainable transport The objective is to ease travel across the whole plan area Local housing by improving linkages - from

stirchley supplementary planning document / development principles residential, retail and employment • Improvements to the River Rea Public transport areas to - walking routes, cycle corridor. This is an important The Stirchley area has good public 11 paths and public transport. green link between Digbeth and transport links, with the adjacent Longbridge in the southwest; it Bournville rail station and a number In particular, opportunities should offers a pleasant break from the of bus services. With the planned be taken for improved walking and busy Pershore Road for walkers reopening to passenger services cycling connections to Bournville and cyclists. However, this route on the freight line to the rear of station, the canal and the River Rea. would benefit from improved Pineapple Road and the reopening signposting, access routes and of Hazelwell Station, the area Sustainable forms of transport new crossing points. would benefit from these improved should be encouraged to reduce passenger rail services. There is dependency on the motor car. Developers may be asked to however a lack of car parking at For example The canal’s links with provide new access routes and Bournville station to support park Stirchley need improvement to contribute to improvements to and ride for the area. Should a increase the accessibility of this existing facilities, signposting, suitable site come forward it could important asset including the linkages and pedestrian/cycle bring considerable benefits for potential for freight use. access. the area with greater connectivity. Routes should be attractive, safe The provision of a cycle hub/cycle and legible, generally well lit and parking near the station would also Walking and cycling overlooked from buildings. benefit the area especially if links This plan seeks to encourage to the millennium cycle route and walking by providing new and Care will need to be taken that the canal towpath were strengthened. improved routes; ensuring new ecological impacts of such changes development is easily accessible are avoided or suitably mitigated. on foot, providing improved pedestrian crossings and public realm. In order to facilitate pedestrian movement and improve safety, new crossing points are needed on main and side roads in the shopping area.

Local cyclists and pedestrians benefit from the national cycle route No.5 (the Rea Valley Millennium Cycle Route). This potential of the River Rea and canal as safe cycling routes should be maximised with improved access, linkages and infrastructure. Improved routes for pedestrians and cyclists will be provided across the plan area. These will include the locations shown on Plan 2.

For example: • Signposting and links to (and between) Bournville rail station, the river Rea and canal.

• Improvements to the canal. Improved moorings, boating facilities including lighting of walkways and signposting near Bournville Station would encourage visits to the area by leisure boaters and improve the leisure value of the canal for other users. River Rea

development principles / stirchley supplementary planning document Parking and loading Junction and highway to the south of the Community 12 Car parking and loading in the improvements Church. The design should include high street should be rationalised. In order to reduce congestion and traffic calming/management and Where appropriate, on street provide the road capacity increases environmental enhancement parking and loading bays could needed by new development; measures to minimise the impact be relocated in order to improve traffic, cyclist and pedestrian safety of traffic, reduce traffic speed conditions and safety for improvements may be required at and allow easy safe access for pedestrians. the following junctions: pedestrians across roads.

In order to improve centre parking • Dogpool Lane/St Stephens Road/ Further traffic management overall, when off-street car parking Pershore Road. measures on side roads and other is provided as part of any major measures to improve safety and • Warwards Lane/Ribblesdale retail/mixed-use development, minimise conflicts with commercial Road/Pershore Road. developers will be expected to: vehicles will be supported. • Provide parking for shoppers • Cartland Road (Bourn Bridge)/ using other shops in the Stirchley Pershore Road. area. • Fordhouse Lane/Pershore Road. Community facilities and • Include a car park management open spaces • Lifford Lane/Pershore Road. scheme. Stirchley benefits from a number of social and community venues • Replace on-street parking These may also include new including a public library, sporting, removed by highway pedestrian crossings on games and leisure facilities, parks improvements required to surrounding roads. and green space, health facilities, facilitate the development. Plans for the Hazelwell Lane/Tesco clubs, pubs, places of worship and • Provide cycle parking facilities. developments include the re- a vibrant community market. engineering of the road layout of • New, rationalised or retrofitted/ the Pershore Road/Hazelwell Street There is also scope for new facilities redevelopments of car parks gyratory system. This new layout either as part of new developments will be encouraged to achieve would still allow for northbound or by improvements to existing the ACPO ‘Park Mark’ award/ traffic along Hazelwell Street while ones. accreditation. the Pershore Road would become partly two way with traffic signals Provision for off-street loading for pedestrian and vehicle access Community uses will be encouraged in new from the south to the store car Uses such as healthcare, schools, developments where appropriate. park, and a new public square leisure and entertainment are vital for a successful neighbourhood and their continued presence in Stirchley will be supported.

Existing community uses will be supported and investment in new and existing facilities encouraged, for example, work has just finished to bring the former Baths, next to the Public Library at the corner of Bournville Lane and Hazelwell Street, back in to community use to replace the community facilities on the Hazelwell Lane Site (apart from the indoor bowls centre, which has been relocated to Billesley Common).

The land for the Library and Baths was originally gifted by the Cadbury Family for community use and this ongoing investment will retain these buildings for future Bournville Station and canal generations.

stirchley supplementary planning document / development principles Promoting community initiatives The council seeks to support the 13 provision of the community market and other community initiatives e.g. through design of public and private spaces to allow for these uses, and the community use of buildings.

Public open spaces The Stirchley area benefits from its suburban location by having a number of important green spaces and ecological assets. These include the currently underused Stirchley Park (behind Farmfoods and the Co Op), Hazelwell Park and adjoining allotments on the far bank of the Rea.

The proximity of the River Rea (with its nature and heritage trails), the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and other wildlife corridors together with these parks and allotments give Stirchley a considerable green offer for residents and visitors alike.

There are multiple benefits to be gained from protecting and enhancing Stirchley’s green space assets. These spaces promote health and well-being through air quality improvements and recreation opportunities; they Mayfield Road Chapel promote urban quality and improve the area’s image and attractiveness. Improvements in the following Other measures that will be In addition to their intrinsic areas will be supported: encouraged include: value for wildlife (because of the ecosystems they provide), these • The recreational and ecological • Reducing the impacts of green assets also make a positive value (of the open spaces) development on adjacent open contribution to climate change including playing fields and play/ spaces and other established adaptation; help to manage flood accessible recreation facilities for habitats. risk, help reduce the impact of a range of ages. urban storm water and improve • Improving the over ground water quality. • Nature conservation, (including sections of the Bourn and River retention and protection of Rea to provide amenity and reduce flood risk. The recreational and ecological important trees and other habitats). potential of these sites should • The incorporation of biodiversity be safeguarded, maximised and enhancements into new green improvements and enhancements • Green links and wildlife corridors infrastructure/building design. will be encouraged as will the (especially between the canal and i.e habitat creation and planting creation of new sites. the River Rea). schemes.

• Public access, signposting, • New green areas for example; infrastructure (eg. seating, bins) micro parks and community and appropriate planting. orchards.

development principles / stirchley supplementary planning document Public realm 14 When designing for the public realm - new public spaces and highways - should contain attractive street furniture, hard and soft landscaping including trees where appropriate. New developments should ideally be permeable for walkers, with access at grade from the Pershore Road. Public spaces should contribute to a sense of place. They should cater for the needs of all residents, provide for local pedestrian and cycle movement.

Waterside With the canal, Rea and Bourn, water features represent a common thread and a unique selling point for Stirchley. There are several potential waterside development Millennium Cycle Route (River Rea) opportunities.

In waterside developments, it is Design and heritage In order to promote local expected that buildings should distinctiveness, in all developments: face the waterside where feasible assets to encourage natural surveillance, • Buildings’ scale, massing and and include new planting to The plans objective is for Stirchley type should reflect the local enhance the function of these to become an area which retains context. The aim should be wildlife corridors. Development a unique mix of high quality to create a coherent, legible should promote waterside walking, built heritage with enhanced urban form with a strong sense cycling and recreational activities public realm. It has a number of of place. Design factors will on adjacent canal towpaths or by listed buildings and buildings of include existing site features and the Rea. architectural or townscape value. buildings, the scale of streets, topography and views. The prevailing fine grain aspect of the Realising heritage assets Design that responds to the local streetscape should be reflected in Retention and sympathetic reuse context the development design. Stirchley has retained many of the of heritage assets is expected in features and building forms of • Developments should respect planned developments, in order its Victorian and Edwardian past. the road hierarchy and present to retain and enhance the historic These are a positive asset for the an active frontage to the street character of Stirchley. rejuvenation of this area. rather than be inward facing. Like the retained Ten Acres Works’ This is especially important for frontage there are a number Their sympathetic treatment and developments in or adjacent of buildings in the area worth supporting sensitive, high quality to the main shopping area to retaining, these include: design in new developments can promote the vitality of the high help to promote a sense of place in street. • The Dogpool Hotel. Stirchley. • All building conversions • Three Horseshoes and British Oak New large-scale retail led or mixed- should ideally reflect the public houses. use developments will be expected local predominantly Victorian to be integrated with the centre vernacular, reinstating original • The Friends Meeting House on and maintain an active frontage features where appropriate. Hazelwell Street. on Pershore Road and other road frontages in order to provide • The design of shop fronts should • The Public Library, Stirchley Baths legibility for the scheme, and be in line with the Shopfronts and the former Constituency encourage the flow of customers to Design Guide SPG (or any Office, adjacent to Stirchley and from the High Street. replacement). Primary Schol.

stirchley supplementary planning document / development principles The feasibility of retaining the • Provision of cycle parking/ • Flood alleviation works. former chapel building on Mayfield storage. 15 Road should also be explored. • Easements to facilitate • Provision of electric vehicle maintenance access at Stirchley also has a number of recharging parking bays and appropriate locations. archaeological finds and other infrastructure. • Reductions in surface water assets on the historic environment discharge through sustainable record ranging from stone axes to a drainage systems. Roman road and the remains of the Managing flood risk and water mills that once dominated improving water quality • Improvements to water quality. the side of the Rea. Flood risk assessments will be required when considering • Opportunities to re-naturalise Archaeological desk based development proposals in areas the Bourn will be supported assessments and field evaluations of mapped floodplain, susceptible in principle, to extend the may be required when there are to surface water flooding (most wildlife corridor and make it a proposals which impact on heritage notably around Dogpool Lane/ more attractive place to visit assets, including sites within 100m Ten Acres and the confluence of the adjacent Primary Shopping of the route of Icknield Street the Bourn and the Rea). These will Centre. The removal of the weir (Roman Road) which is thought to include appropriate mitigation on the River Rea will be similarly run down Pershore Road/Lifford measures to address any issues supported. Lane. identified and reductions in surface • Reference to the Sustainable water discharge in line with the Management of Urban Rivers In developments where Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Framework SPD will be necessary. preservation of archaeological and the Birmingham Development remains cannot be achieved, Plan. archaeological excavation Sustainable Urban Drainage will be required in advance of Opportunities for flood risk Systems (SUDS) will be required development followed by analysis management and improvement for all developments, including and publication of the results. of the River Rea the Bourn arrangements for the long- and Cotteridge Brook will be term maintenance of SUDS encouraged including: infrastructure. Sustainability Sustainability is central to the way forward for Stirchley. Developments will be expected to help realise this through the application of these principles.

Sustainable transport Priority should be given to walking and cycling to access public open space, with local facilities and local travel supported by good public transport connections.

Parking should be carefully planned and more sustainable solutions such as car clubs and electric charging points considered.

As development proposals come forward the following should to be implemented by employers and developers:

• Travel management plans (including promotion of public transport for work and leisure). Lifford House

development principles / stirchley supplementary planning document Nature Conservation and • Improving or creating green Building codes 16 Biodiversity bridges (wildlife corridors, areas Ensuring that new buildings within Birmingham and the Black of native planting or woodland) the City meet high standards of Country is one of the first 12 between sites to allow for sustainable design and construction ‘Nature Improvement Areas’ foraging and migration, and will be essential in reducing CO2 (NIA) in England. With a network enhancing the ecological quality emissions and creating adaptable of wildlife corridors and Sites and biodiversity of existing buildings in environmental terms. of Local Importance for Nature habitats. Conservation (SLINC), the key • Creation of waterside spaces for All new development will need priorities are to protect and to be designed and built to the enhance the areas rich biodiversity, the enhancement of the wildlife corridors. standards set out in National which will contribute to NIA and local policies e.g. Building objectives and those identified Developments which may impact Regulation codes and the BDP in the Humber River Basin on (or be in the vicinity of) wildlife when it is adopted. Management Plan. corridors or other green space assets will require an Ecological Climate change effects are likely Green assets, surrounded by Assessment (Biodiversity Survey to lead to greater pressure on the wildlife corridors (the canal, the rail and Report) as part of any planning City’s water resources. Population line, the Bourn and the Rea which application. growth in the City will further is also a SLINC), and with a number increase these pressures, so new of green spaces such as parks and Where possible, the introduction of development will need to make recreation grounds, Stirchley has street trees into the public realm, efficient use of water resources, a rich biodiversity. Opportunities in new public plazas and as part such as grey water recycling and should be taken to strengthen this of site development should take water saving technologies like dual ‘green ring’ by: place. flush toilets and spray taps.

The use of permeable paving to prevent run off and improve water quality within the local watercourses will also be encouraged.

Sustainable waste management should be incorporated from the beginning of development through sustainable demolition and construction techniques and the recycling of building waste.

Properties should have good recycling provision from the start with facilities designed in where necessary.

With scope for some large developments in the area, there is a significant opportunity for energy- saving or generating technologies, for example the use of multi- fuel combined heat and power and area heating in mixed use developments.

In addition measures will be sought to create and maintain environments that design out crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine quality of life or Bournville Market community cohesion.

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Pershore Road 2

Cartland Road

The Bourn 6

Bournville Station KEY SPD Boundary Stirchley Centre boundary Primary shopping area Pershore Road 9 Listed Buildings

Locally Listed Buildings 7 SLINC Wildlife corridor Fordhouse Lane Rail lines/station Canal River/Brook Development opportunity 10 River Rea Pedestrian access improvements 8 Retail units with potential for consolidation Potential residential developments Potential junction improvements Employment to be retained New square Recreation ground n Line of Roman Road NORTH NOT TO SCALE

Plan 2 Assets and aspirations

development principles / stirchley supplementary planning document 18 The opportunity

The area covered by this SPD has been divided into three zones, North Stirchley (Ten Acres/Selly Park), Central Stirchley and Southern Stirchley.

All three areas include streets of terraced housing and are linked by the both the Pershore Road and the River Rea. The river valley includes an important cycle and pedestrian route (the Rea Valley

Millennium Route) within a strategic

linear green space that connects the area with the city centre via Cannon Hill and Calthorpe Parks to the north and to the canal network in the south.

North Stirchley (Ten Acres) Building on recent investment in Ten Acres Mews and St Andrews Healthcare on Dogpool Lane, Stirchley’s northern gateway with the listed New Dogpool Hotel and Ten Acres Works frontage (Ten Acres Mews) has the scope to become a welcoming, bustling, mix of commercial, residential and healthcare developments.

Central Stirchley This area of Stirchley has the greatest potential for change with a large food store and mixed-use development planned for the Hazelwell Lane site. The spin-off from this development, and the investment it will attract, would have the potential to radically transform this area.

Southern Stirchley South of the main shopping area, there are still many small high street units with shops, and services either side of the Pershore Road. With a major development site on the east side and several bulky goods stores, there are also development opportunities here.

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Connectivity and public space Key outcomes North Stirchley/Selly At the junction of the Pershore • Improvements to the public realm Road and Dogpool Lane and St Park (Ten Acres) along the Pershore Road; will Stephens Road, Ten Acres is well Stirchley’s northern gateway has provide context for the heritage connected to Stirchley by frequent development potential for a mix assets of the New Dogpool Hotel bus services. of commercial, residential and and Ten Acres Works frontage. healthcare. Although adjacent to the Rea • Key landmark development for Valley the Ten Acres area has St Andrews Healthcare on the Growth poor connectivity with the river. former Kidderminster Carpets site Access to the valley is restricted Ten Acres Industrial Estate and and further expansion of existing to two points via Dogpool Lane adjoining area facilities. in the north and Bewdley Road 1. There is scope to improve the in the south. Developments on • New and improved linkages Ten Acres Industrial Estate and the eastern side of the Pershore between the Pershore Road and the adjoining area (between the Road would give opportunity the River Rea. residential area and the Rea) with for new links to and across the further new light industrial and Rea to the housing beyond, and • Overall reduction in the flood risk warehousing uses or extensions improve the existing access points. in the area as a result of flood to existing businesses. Redevelopment of this area would alleviation works to the Rea and also provide the opportunity to Bourn. 2. St Andrews Healthcare have improve the public realm along produced plans for an expansion Pershore Road for example, of their existing facilities, this carriageway realignment, wider would almost double their pavements, and street trees. capacity and provide much needed flood alleviation works. KEY These outline plans would see Design and heritage assets SPD Boundary development phased over a Still partially lined by terraced number of years bringing long houses the road is narrower here Stirchley Centre boundary vacant land back into productive than other sections of the Pershore Primary shopping area use and providing additional Road. Listed Buildings employment in the area. There is one locally listed building Locally Listed Buildings Land to the south of Ten Acres and the remaining part of another; SLINC Mews the Dogpool Hotel (Listed as the Wildlife corridor 3. On the west side of Pershore Hibernian Public House) and the Rail lines/station Road the former scrap yard retained frontage of the Ten Acres could become a residential site. Works. Both have seen recent Canal A high quality residential build investment with the refurbishment River/Brook in a pleasant environment, along of the Dogpool Hotel and the Development opportunity the lines of Ten Acres Mews, with building of Ten Acres Mews behind a mix of tenures would enhance the works frontage. By reflecting Pedestrian access improvements the area. these historic buildings, new Retail units with potential for developments will help to deliver a consolidation 4. There may also be some positive sense of place for this area. Potential residential potential for improvements developments to the residential offer to There is an identified risk of Potential junction improvements the east of Pershore Road flooding to the east of Pershore at this point if suitable flood Road. Developments in this area Employment to be retained alleviation measures were to be would need to introduce measures New square undertaken. as a result of other to reduce the risk, of flooding, Recreation ground developments or measures, to the south near the Bourn and which reduced or eliminated the around Dogpool Lane. Line of Roman Road flood risk at this point.

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• Further improvements at the Dogpool Lane/St Stephens Road and Warwards Lane junctions with the Pershore Road.

• Residential redevelopment of the west side of Pershore Road, between Ten Acres Mews and Warwards Lane.

• Reduced risk of flooding from the Rea together with the opportunity for the creation of new habitats.

• Improved traffic flows on the Pershore Road at this point, with improvements to the public realm.

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Plan 3 North Stirchley (Ten Acres) Cartland Road

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8 Central Stirchley Stirchley Baths Stirchley may be further served if the aspiration for the opening of 22 6. The recent £3.3m investment in This area of Stirchley has the the rail line to the east of Stirchley Stirchley Baths has brought this greatest potential for change of all is realised. The reopening of the once decaying listed building with a large food store and mixed station on Pineapple Road would back into use, replacing some use development planned for the provide the area with a second rail of the community facilities Hazelwell Lane site. This will result station and improve links to the displaced by the planned in a radical transformation of this Moor Street area of the City. Hazelwell Lane development. area, with spin off investment for The project converted the the wider regeneration of Stirchley. Central Stirchley is well served for former swimming pool into a open space with the Stirchley and multipurpose hall for sport, Hazelwell recreation grounds and recreational and community Growth River Rea corridor. However, there activities, with the provision is scope for improvements to the Hazelwell Lane of meeting rooms, a cafe and public realm along the High Street 5. Planning consent has been classrooms. Securing the long especially around the gyratory and granted for a Tesco food store/ term sustainable future of this the end of Bournville Lane. mixed-use development at facility will provide a much Hazelwell Lane will result in needed community heart for increased footfall with an Stirchley. additional retail choice and Design and heritage assets an increased employment There is further potential to The predominant urban form in this offer for local residents. This remodel Stirchley Park and improve area is that of the terraced houses development with its additional access and visibility especially in the surrounding streets. Even offices and retail units and to the north and east, if any on the Pershore Road, most of the associated benefits for the development was to take place retail units are converted houses urban realm will make a positive in the area. This would also give with a similar plot width to the side change in Stirchley’s economy an opportunity to enhance its streets. The larger buildings tend to and appearance. function as an ecological stepping be two storeys with a proportional stone between the Bourn and Rea massing to the smaller ones. This represents a major investment corridors. in Stirchley on a prime site in Appropriate compensation has also the primary shopping area. The been secured for the loss of the addition of 640sq.m new office KEY unused bowling green with funds space and three new shops with SPD Boundary secured to improve other space in improvements to four others at the area including Stirchley Park. Stirchley Centre boundary the corner of Hunts Road will help to reinvigorate the area. These Primary shopping area developments also present an Retail growth Listed Buildings opportunity to address traffic A number of shop units on this Locally Listed Buildings flow issues on this section of section of the high street are SLINC the Pershore Road and secure ripe for investment. These shops significant environmental/public have deep enough plots to make Wildlife corridor realm improvements and improved consolidation of a number of them Rail lines/station pedestrian/cycle crossings. These into larger ones a possibility. include pedestrian and urban realm Canal improvements outside the new River/Brook Connectivity and public space Stirchley Baths (community centre) Development opportunity the potential for a new public Central Stirchley occupies a prime square opposite and a new public space on the transport network Pedestrian access improvements space on Pershore Road, between with links to the rail station and Retail units with potential for the entrance to the new store and canal via Mary Vale Road and consolidation the British Oak. Bournville Lane, and to the Potential residential millennium cycleway via Hazelwell developments It will be important to establish Lane. These links extend to the Potential junction improvements a safe and strong link between Bournville Estates and Cadbury to Stirchley Baths at the south of the the west, the Hazelwell recreation Employment to be retained gyratory to link the community ground, and the housing estates New square facilities with the Hazelwell Lane beyond to the east. Maintaining Recreation ground developments, housing areas to and improving these links is the east of the Rea Valley and the essential for the economic growth Line of Roman Road rail station and canal. of Stirchley.

stirchley supplementary planning document / development opportunities The new development on Hazelwell and Baths, the Three Horseshoes • Improved car parking in the area Lane should reflect this scale and and British Oak public houses, to allow shoppers to visit local 23 massing with an active frontage to Friends Meeting House and local shops and encourage the use Pershore Road, which will allow it school. Not listed but also of of Bournville rail station with the to integrate with the centre. The architectural merit are the former potential for park and ride. development should improve car Constituency Office and the parking in the area with a shopper’s Community Church on Hazelwell • Improved traffic and pedestrian car park for the store and the Street. These buildings are vital to circulation around the gyratory centre, to allow shoppers to visit inform the urban form of Stirchley (Pershore Road/Hazelwell Street). local shops. It could also make a and should be retained in any new Pershore Road valuable contribution to the high developments • Improved car parking2 and traffic street and improvements to the flow issues along the high street, public realm. Key outcomes through reallocation of road space1 providing a mixed priority New development should reflect • A rejuvenated shopping centre route to benefit pedestrians and the existing links between the River with a sustainable retail economy. cyclists. Rea corridor and the Pershore Road. This historic link, shown in • A wide retail offer with a strong • A new public space/square at the the 1884 Ordinance Survey maps independent sector. southern4 junction of the Pershore of Worcestershire, is well used by • Active frontages to the Pershore Road and Hazelwell Street. local residents and needs to be Road to improve the shopping respected and enhanced in future 3 experience. developments. • Retained employment areas either side of the Pershore Road, • Improved links and signposting This area is the historic core of with opportunities taken to to the River Rea and the facilities Stirchley, which developed around minimise impacts of industrial beyond. this part of Icknield Street (Roman traffic in residential areas. Road). There are a number of • Improved links and signposting listed buildings (both statutorily to Bournville rail station and the • A regenerated central heart to and locally listed); the Library canal. Stirchley.

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8 Southern Stirchley Other opportunities public space or site for an urban art feature. Changes to traffic flows 24 10. Although currently occupied, With a major development site in this area will affect the Lifford the sites of Magnet, Wickes on the east side off Fordhouse Lane junction further south which and the former GKN Lane and several bulky goods will also need to be considered in works offer potential for stores and industrial buildings, this conjunction with any scheme of an employment led mixed area has several development/ improvements undertaken to the use development should redevelopment opportunities. Fordhouse Lane junction. redevelopment occur.

This area has fewer heritage assets Growth than the rest of Stirchley, apart Connectivity and public space Fordhouse Lane from the canal and the school This area has strong road links with and district office there is only 7. The vacant Arvin Meritor car Cotteridge and Kings Heath via parts factory was demolished in the locally listed ex gun makers the Pershore Road and Fordhouse workshop on Ash Tree Road. early 2010, and the site is now Lane. Although adjacent to the cleared. However, the small courtyard canal, the access to the towpath is developments to the rear of poor and poorly signposted with a The site has potential for major the east side, Rose and Dorset single entry from the roadside and regeneration. It is suitable for Cottages to the west, the former a hidden pedestrian bridge to take Life Science uses (research and Methodist Chapel on Mayfield the towpath from one side of the development) or an employment Road and the traditional fruit and canal to the other. Developments led mixed use development. If it vegetable grocers (Harry Wards) are at the GKN works or 1650 Pershore can be demonstrated that there all of local interest. Road could give scope for is no prospect of the site coming improvements to this access. forward for employment uses (in line with the requirements of the Loss of Industrial Land The only link with the Rea Valley to Alternative Uses SPD) other in this area is where Fordhouse appropriate uses could include: Lane crosses it; there is no direct access from the Pershore Road at - Residential, elderly care. this point in Stirchley. However, developments on the former - Mixed uses including leisure. Arvin Meritor works may offer an KEY ideal opportunity to make new This site could act as a catalyst SPD Boundary pedestrian/cycle links across the for significant regeneration of the site to and from the Rea Valley if Stirchley Centre boundary south of Stirchley especially with Mayfield Road was to be used for Primary shopping area an active frontage on or suitable access to a new development. link to the Pershore Road at the Listed Buildings north of the site to integrate the Locally Listed Buildings development with the centre. Design and heritage assets SLINC 1650 Pershore Road This end of Stirchley is a mix of the Wildlife corridor 8. Once the site of Hunt’s Foundry prevailing terraced development Rail lines/station this vacant car repairs/scrap dominated by a number of larger Canal yard has had planning consent buildings, the retail stores of for residential use. This has the Magnet and Wickes and the former River/Brook potential to become a gateway GKN factory, which rises above Development opportunity development for the southern them. Pedestrian access improvements end of Stirchley and provides an opportunity to enhance the The largest development site is the Retail units with potential for consolidation canal corridor through new former Arvin Meritor works site. native tree and shrub planting. With the potential for a two-storey Potential residential developments development linking the Pershore Whitmarley Works Road to the River Rea, works on Potential junction improvements 9. The site of the former this site would benefit from the Employment to be retained remodelling of the Fordhouse Whitmarley Works on Ivy New square Road provides an opportunity Lane/Windsor Road/Pershore Road for small scale residential junction to improve traffic flows Recreation ground development to fit in with the across the junction. This would have Line of Roman Road surrounding housing. the potential of creating a small

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Although not listed, parts of the • Improved linkages between the former GKN works may date back Pershore Road, canal and the 25 to the 1860s when James & Son River Rea. built a screw mill on this site (they were bought out by Nettlefold & • Active frontages to improve the Chamberlain in 1866). However the shopping experience. outside of the building has seen major works in the 20th century and • Junction improvements to the only a thorough study may be able Fordhouse Lane/Windsor Road Cartland Road to discover how much of the earlier junction. building phases remain. • Junction improvements to Lifford This southern part of Stirchley Lane junction. is also crossed by the route of a Roman Road (Icknield Street). • Enhanced canal corridor and improved relationships between The new developments and the canal. Key outcomesBourn 6 • Improved public realm. • New investment, protecting • Mixed priority route. existing jobs and creating5 new jobs. • Improved car Bournvilleparking and traffic flows along the high street, • Where possible retain and restore through reallocationStation of road heritage assets e.g. the Chapel space. on Mayfield Road.

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This SPD provides a clear vision for the transformation of Stirchley. The successful delivery of the proposals outlined in this SPD will ensure that Stirchley can fulfil its potential to be an attractive place to live and visit with a vibrant, sustainable future.

In order to secure and deliver Community building for development and it may not change the following key elements It is important to work with existing be possible in the short term for will be important: and new residents to meet their development to provide a full • Working in partnership with needs and to foster a sense range of planning obligations. developers and other agents/ of community and long term bodies; including the use of stewardship. Methods of achieving Where this is the case, appropriate the Council’s CPO powers, this include: measures will be used, to ‘future proof’ planning obligations to where appropriate, to secure • Encouraging and supporting ensure that the value of the development. local businesses and community package of contributions is groups working to regenerate maximised throughout the lifetime • Ensuring development quality Stirchley. through the statutory planning of the proposed development. The process. • Involving the community in City Council will therefore require initiatives and encouraging developers to submit full viability • Working with the established community leadership. appraisals to demonstrate the level local business groups and of obligations that can be afforded/ Neighbourhood Forum. • Utilising the Community Asset delivered. Transfer process to enable the • Funding and planning community to manage assets obligations. Planning obligation potential that they have identified as being requirements (subject to meeting important to the local area. the statutory tests). Working in partnership The SPD acts as a mechanism to Funding and planning obligations District centre attract developers and investors The City Council may seek to All new development should into the area. This will be achieved secure a package of planning by: improve environmental quality and obligations to ensure the support the Stirchley District Centre • Strengthening links with the delivery of balanced sustainable by: private sector including existing communities and addressing the businesses and landowners as social, business and environmental • Environmental enhancements. well as potential developers and needs/impacts of development. investors. • Creation of public spaces. The City Council will seek to secure • Co-ordinating public sector local employment opportunities • Provision and management of investment to maximise the through the use of targeted public car parking. objectives and impact of public employment strategies to link sector resources. This would training to employer demand, • Highway and traffic management include working with the Homes and the use of the local workforce improvements. and Communities Agency, the in the construction phases of Canal & River Trust, the Rea the development to maximise Catchment Partnership, health the opportunities to reduce Employment and education providers, sports unemployment within For new developments the organisations, and other bodies Birmingham. employment of local people will within the area. be encouraged, as part of a local • Supporting existing and new This SPD has been prepared employment agreement, during businesses looking to locate at a time of ongoing financial the construction and subsequent within the area e.g. bidding for constraints and a challenging operation, in conjunction with funds if and when these become economic climate. Viability is an the Council’s Employment Access available. issue in bringing sites forward Team.

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Commercial and industrial • The canal and river corridors to Community facilities Highway and traffic management maximise their multifunctional Contributions may be sought from improvements. benefits to all, including wildlife. developments that impact on or generate a need for, community • Green links and wildlife corridors initiatives or facilities. This may Housing (especially between the canal and include a contribution to: New development will be required the River Rea). • Providing space for the to contribute to the level of • Public access, signposting, Community Market. affordable accommodation in the infrastructure and maintenance, area, in line with the Affordable including appropriate planting. • New or improved community Housing policies of the City facilities. Council. • The over ground sections of the Bourn and River Rea to provide • Support for community initiatives/ amenity and reduce flood risk. programmes. Connectivity and public realm Contributions may be sought from larger developments, which generate sufficient traffic, Waheed Nazir that require improvements to Strategic Director, the highway network (over and Economy. above any direct access/egress required to support the planning application) in order to mitigate increased traffic flows on the A441 or surrounding streets.

Developments which would be deemed to impact on the use of the rail network may attract a planning contribution including access and facilities at Bournville Station.

Open spaces Developer contributions may be sought from development in the plan area for improvements to: • The recreational and ecological value of public open spaces.

• Playing fields and children’s play areas.

• Nature conservation, (including retention and protection of important trees).

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Birmingham Connected and alterations which would National Planning Policy Birmingham Connected presents destroy historic features or affect its Framework a twenty year strategy to improve character. This is a key part of the current transport in the City. This will government’s reforms to make the reinvent the City’s transport system, The whole of a building is listed - planning system less complex and meeting current and future mobility the exterior and interior, together more accessible, and to promote challenges, to facilitate strong with any outhouse, wall or other sustainable growth. This document and sustainable economic growth. structure built before 1 July 1948 replaced all previous national The plan will change the way that within the grounds of the building. planning policy when it was people and businesses think about adopted in April 2012. travel into and around the City. By influencing travel behaviour and Locally Listed Building embracing technological change A Locally Listed Building is a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) we will reduce carbon emissions building, structure or feature which, This is a way of creating ‘public- and improve road safety and health whilst not listed by the Secretary private partnerships‘ by funding for all citizens. of State, the Council feels to be public infrastructure projects with an important part of Birmingham’s private capital. The City has a heritage due to its architectural, 25-year PFI (2010-35) with Amey Compulsory Purchase Order historic or archaeological for highways maintenance and (CPO) significance. renewal. A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) is a legal function in the The most important of these United Kingdom and the Republic buildings are of statutory list Site of Local Importance for of Ireland that allows certain quality and would be referred Nature Conservation (SLINC) bodies which need to obtain land to the Secretary of State if they The SLINC designation applies to or property to do so without the were threatened with demolition only those sites with an important consent of the owner. or unsympathetic alterations. A nature conservation interest. These Building Preservation Notice could are locally designated wildlife sites also be served if the building were of sufficient importance to receive Heritage Assets to be threatened. protection, in planning policy, from A building, monument, site, damaging development. place, area or landscape positively identified as having a degree of Mixed Priority Route significance meriting consideration Mixed Priority Routes are streets Strategic Flood Risk Assessment in planning decisions. Heritage that carry high levels of traffic and (SFRA) assets are the valued components also have: The purpose of the SFRA is to of the historic environment. They • A mix of residential use and assess and map all known sources include designated heritage assets commercial frontages. of flood risk, including fluvial, and assets identified by the local surface water, sewer, groundwater planning authority during the • A mix of road users, i.e. shoppers, and impounded water bodies, process of decision-making or cyclists, bus passengers, taking into account future climate through the plan-making process schoolchildren. change predictions, to allow the (including local listing). Council to use this as an evidence • A mix of parking and deliveries. base to locate future development primarily in low flood risk areas. Listed Building They are not just transport routes. A statutory Listed Building is a Although dealing with transport building or structure which the and safety is a key element, other Submission Birmingham Secretary of State for Culture, concerns associated with the local Development Plan Media and Sport considers to be economy and local communities The Birmingham Development of special architectural or historic may also generate an interest in Plan (BDP) will set out the statutory interest. Listing gives a building improving the area with economic framework to guide decisions on legal protection from demolition regeneration and environmental development and regeneration in improvements. Birmingham up to 2031. It will set out how and where new homes,

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jobs, services and infrastructure be released slowly back into the will be delivered and the type of environment, such as into water places and environments that will courses. be created. The Plan will cover the whole administrative area of the City. Unitary Development Plan (UDP) A statutory document that sets By 2031 Birmingham’s population out the Council’s planning policies is projected to grow by 150,000. used to guide development, This level of growth, based on conservation, regeneration and recent trends, is greater than environmental improvement activity previously considered and presents (Pre 2004 System, to be replaced by a challenge for planning the future the Birmingham Development Plan homes, jobs and infrastructure the when adopted (expected 2015)). City needs.

The Plan was the subject of an Use Classes Order examination in public during The Town and Country Planning October/November 2014. (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as www.birmingham.gov.uk/plan2031 amended) puts uses of land and buildings into various categories known as ‘Use Classes’. Some of Supplementary Planning these are shown below. Document (SPD) Class Use This is a local development A1 Shops/retail document that may cover a range A2 Financial and professional of issues, thematic or site specific, services by providing further detail of A3 Food and drink policies and proposals in a ‘parent’ A4 Drinking establishment development plan document A5 Hot food takeaway (Birmingham Development Plan or Area Action Plan). Water Framework Directive This establishes a legal framework Supplementary Planning to protect and restore clean water Guidance(SPG) across Europe and ensure its The predecessor to SPDs see long-term, sustainable use. (Its above, adds detail to the UDP (see official title is Directive 2000/60/ below). EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Sustainable Urban Drainage Community action in the field of Systems (SUDS) water policy). Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) are designed to reduce the potential impact on Wildlife Corridors new and existing developments A wildlife corridor is a link of with respect to surface water wildlife habitat, generally native drainage. The idea behind SUDS is vegetation, which joins two or to try to replicate natural systems more larger areas of similar wildlife that use cost effective solutions habitat. Corridors are critical for with low environmental impact to the maintenance of ecological drain away dirty and surface water processes including allowing for run-off through collection, storage, the movement of animals and the and cleaning before allowing it to continuation of viable populations.

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