PLANNING DECISIONS: 7th May 2020

Here's the lowdown on the BIG planning applications that were decided on this afternoon (May 7th), which included the rejuvenation of a Jewellery Quarter site, and a 178-bed student scheme.

These are the main developments going to Planning Committee on May 7th 2020. 

The site has today been approved (7/05/2020) and will now see demolition of the existing Selly Oak ex-servicemen's club, as well as 133 Dawlish Road, and the construction of a 178-bed student-led redevelopment.

The new build will vary from three-storeys to five, comprising of 6-10 bed clusters and studios, with shared lounges and kitchens.

A 3-storey frontage will take precedence on Selly Hill Road, however, due to the levels across the site, this will see two lower ground levels. The scheme will see two rear wings which will then drop down to 3 storeys in height at the rear.

To the rear, to go with the bin store & cycle storage, a landscaped communal amenity space is provided, as well as a communal lounge that will open out onto the amenity space. A cinema/games room and gym are also included in the scheme.

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FAITH: Harborne - Manresa House, 10 Albert Road

Manresa House is a series of connected existing buildings set within large garden spaces to both front and rear. 

The building is owned by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and functions as the provincial novitiate for the UK. A novitiate is where novices, or trainees, spend the first two years of their training period, where it can last over 10 years to become brothers or priests within the Society of Jesus. 

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The redevelopment, now approved, aims to improve the functionality and accessibility of the site by way of demolition of modern extensions and the subsequent erection of two new 'wing' extensions to provide residential, religious and admin facilities.

A villa dating back to the 1840's will be retained and refurbished.

A total of 24 bedrooms (12 en-suite) will be provided, comprising of 18 bedrooms situated within the two-storey northern wing (12 novice bedrooms & 6 senior bedrooms, including one accessible), along with 7 bedrooms (6 guest beds and one accessible room) located in the southern wing.

Provided within these extensions include a new chapel, a new and improved library, support spaces, meeting rooms, kitchen, dining and laundry facilities. Buildings to be demolished include a 1980's Library building, plus residential wings

Parking provision on the site has not been altered and remains as is, however, it has been moved from the north end of the front garden to the south side.

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dndimg alt="" dndsrc="https://www.yourplaceyourspace.net/uploadedfiles/Manresa6.png" />Artists Impressions from OMI Architects

LIDL Store, Hamstead, Former GKN Site Land at Old Walsall Road

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Construction of a single storey Lidl foodstore on a vacant area of land, sited to the eastern side of Old Walsall Road.

A total of 152 car parking spaces are included here, including 8 disabled bays and 9 parent and child spaces. A provisional 10 cycle storage racks are also provided.

MIXED-USE: Hockley - Community Vocational College, Former Muhammad Ali Centre

The site will now see demolition of an existing fire damaged building and the erection of a 300-space Community Vocational College for 14-25 year olds.

The development will focus on empowering local people with skills in the hospitality, health and social care and business sectors, providing employment placement opportunities by engaging them with local businesses.

Students between the ages of 14 to 29 will attend for both short and longer term courses, in some cases as part of apprenticeship arrangements with local businesses.

In close relation to the community vocational college an ‘enterprise employment hub’ (exhibition and meetings area) and 7 enterprise units will also be erected within the site and will be available on short-term leases.

On-site accommodation above the enterprise employment hub and units will provide 52 one and 11 two bedroom flats (63 bedrooms in total) targeted at older current students and graduates.

A central open square will act as a communal focus. 30 on-site car parking spaces will be provided when the site is not required for events.

The community sports building, the Muhammad Centre, is due for demolition. The building was the subject of a fire in 2002 and has remained derelict ever since.

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RESI: Minworth - Hansons Bridge Road

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