Draft Regulation 18 Sandwell Local Plan
(27) APPENDIX B - Sandwell Site Allocations
Introduction
- Sandwell has many growing and productive businesses and a higher than average proportion of its businesses are small, but residents are not always able to take up opportunities related to those employment and economic activities. Local businesses will often need a highly skilled workforce to be able to grow to meet modern demands; that workforce needs training and support to help deliver and accelerate innovation. Sandwell also has a limited amount of the type of high-quality land needed to enable businesses to expand and grow in the borough's industrial core.
- Creating a clean, attractive and safe living environment in Sandwell is a key priority, as is developing a robust response to climate change in an area with a complex industrial heritage and its associated legacy of land, water and air pollution
- Although Sandwell has many challenges, it also has a significant number of opportunities. Sandwell's Inclusive Economy Deal will be focusing on the challenges for people, place and business and the opportunities that are available to make a difference.
- The aim is to deliver a healthier, more successful future for the people of Sandwell – working closely together with residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
- This Plan supports the delivery of 11,167 new homes and around 20,000 new jobs to 2041, supporting the growth of the borough's population and workforce. To plan for this growth, the Council is prioritising locations that are both sustainable and deliverable in line with the Spatial Strategy set out in Policy SDS1.
- In addition, there are seven mixed use allocations providing both housing and employment / commercial uses.
(8) Housing Allocations
Site Ref (Site Assess. Ref) |
Site Name and Address |
Ward |
Town |
Indicative Capacity (net homes) |
Gross Site Area (ha) brownfield (B) or greenfield (G) |
Indicative Net Developable Area (ha) |
Net Density (dph) |
Anticipated Delivery Timescale (completion year) |
Further Information |
SH1 (SA 5) |
Brown Lion Street |
Tipton Green |
Tipton |
27 |
0.46 B |
0.46 |
59 |
2027 |
Granted consent for 27 dwellings DC/23/67972 |
SH2 (SA 12) |
Land adjacent to Asda, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury |
Langley |
Oldbury |
62 |
1.5 G |
1.5 |
41 |
2031 |
Access issue will need to be overcome. Siting of houses should safeguard existing residential amenity and the asset of the watercourse. |
SH3 (SA 21) |
88-90 Dudley Rd West |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
12 |
0.36 B |
0.36 |
33 |
2032 |
Site assessment found the site offers an opportunity for c12 dwellings based on a moderate density, given its location close to existing facilities. Density is lower than 40 due to shape of site. |
SH4 (SA 23) |
Lower High Street (Station Hotel and Dunns Site). |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
20 |
0.28 B |
0.28 |
71 |
2033 |
Residential allocation would be consistent with this land use and take advantage of the sites' location close to public transport and connectivity to local services |
SH5 (SA 24) |
Mill Street, Great Bridge |
Great Bridge |
Tipton |
40 |
0.88 B |
0.88 |
45 |
2028 |
Applications on part of site - DC/22/67019 Land at Mill Street Tipton. Proposed 20 no. dwellings with associated parking. DC/22/67018 - 8 homes pending consent Within Wednesbury Regeneration Area |
SH6 (SA 25) |
Swan Lane, north of A41 West Bromwich |
Greets Green and Lyng |
West Bromwich |
147 |
2.42 B |
2.42 |
61 |
2027 |
Application - DC/22/66532: Proposed 147 dwelling houses (65 houses and 82 apartments) |
SH7 (SA 26) |
The Boat Gauging House and adjoining land, Factory Road, Tipton |
Tipton Green |
Tipton |
50 |
0.57 B |
0.57 |
88 |
2026 |
Application - DC/21/65872 - Proposed residential development comprising of 46 no. 1 and 2 bed apartments, and conversion of boat house to 4 no. 2 bed residential units. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH8 SA 27) |
Alma Street, Wednesbury |
Friar Park |
Wednesbury |
23 |
0.52 B |
0.52 |
44 |
2028 |
Landowner interested in bringing site forward for development for residential use. |
SH9 (SA 28) |
The Phoenix Collegiate, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
84 |
4.8 B |
2.84 |
30 |
2029 |
Application - DC/20/63911: Proposed residential development of up to 84 No. dwellings, associated public open space and infrastructure. (outline application for access). |
SH10 (SA 31) |
Tipton Conservative and Unionist Club, 64 Union Street, Tipton |
Tipton Green |
Tipton |
18 |
0.19 B |
0.19 |
95 |
2026 |
Application - DC/19/62733: Proposed change of use to residential, to include 7 No. 1 bed properties and 7 No. 2 bed properties. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH11 (SA 32) |
Sandwell District and General Hospital, West Bromwich |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
121 |
0.82 B |
0.82 |
148 |
2027 |
Application - DC/20/64894: Demolition of existing building and proposed mixed-use development comprising of 12 No. houses and 109 No. apartments for key workers. |
SH12 (SA 33) |
former Springfield and Brickhouse Neighbourhood Office and adjacent land, Dudley Road, Rowley Regis |
Rowley |
Rowley Regis |
26 |
0.65 B |
0.65 |
40 |
2029 |
Application - DC/18/61922: Proposed erection of 22 No. new dwellings and 4 No. 2-bed apartments with new access road into site. |
SH13 (SA 47) |
Silverthorne Lane/ Forge Lane Cradley Heath |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
81 |
2.41 B |
1.81 |
45 |
2035 |
Site assessment found - The location of the site presents good opportunities for new housing of mixed density |
SH14 (SA 48) |
Langley Maltings, Western Road, Langley |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
71 |
2.72 B |
2.04 |
35 |
2040 |
Site assessment found - Residential redevelopment would be the appropriate use to continue the land use transformation in this area. Density reflects that this the site contains a Grade II listed building. |
SH15 (SA 49) |
Macarthur Road Industrial Estate, Cradley Heath |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
13 |
0.3 B |
0.3 |
43 |
2034 |
Site assessment found - Residential development would be the appropriate use to continue the residential redevelopment of the former Woods Lane industrial estate. |
SH16 (SA 53) |
Cradley Heath Factory Centre, Woods Lane, Cradley |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
196 |
5.57 B |
4.36 |
45 |
2032 |
Part of site has application - DC/21/66444: Proposed demolition of existing industrial buildings and development of 34 No. dwellings. |
SH17 (SA 54) |
Land adj Droicon Estate, Portway Road, Rowley Regis |
Rowley |
Rowley Regis |
28 |
0.7 B |
0.7 |
40 |
2030 |
Site assessment found - There is an opportunity to redevelop this and the adjoining site – ideally in combination but possibly on an individual basis. |
SH18 (SA 55) |
Friar Park (STW/SMBC Land), Wednesbury |
Friar Park |
Wednesbury |
630 |
26.3 G and B |
15.75 |
40 |
2032 |
Joint Venture between Sandwell Council and WMCA. A Masterplan and remediation strategy for the land has been produced. Community Open Space on part of site and will need mitigating. Mitigation needed for SLINC (SA004). |
Playing pitches on site - subject to demonstration of viability, reinstatement should be made in accordance with the PPOSS/Action Plan 2023. |
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SH19 (SA 57) |
Land at Horseley Heath, Alexandra Road, and Lower Church Lane, Tipton |
Great Bridge |
Tipton |
76 |
2.26 B |
1.9 |
40 |
2039 |
SLINC SA028 – Alexandra Road to the north of the site. SLINC SA103:1 Dixons Branch Canal to the south of the site |
SH20 (SA 58) |
Elbow Street, Old Hill |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
33 |
0.77 B |
0.77 |
43 |
2031 |
Land owner advised interested in developing site |
SH21 (SA 59) |
Dudley Road East |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
90 |
2.65 B |
1.99 |
45 |
2034 |
Employment review and site assessment found site suitable for housing Adjacent to a SINC SA038 – Gower Branch Canal Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH22 (SA 60) |
Tatbank Road, Oldbury |
St Pauls |
Smethwick |
52 |
1.15 B |
1.15 |
45 |
2.41 |
Land owner advised will continue to operate but will look at opportunities to move and redevelop |
SH23 (SA 62) |
28-64 High Street, West Bromwich |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
53 |
0.6 B |
0.6 |
88 |
2032 |
Site assessment found - Residential development would be the appropriate use in this sustainable location on the edge of West Bromwich Town Centre with excellent public transport links. |
SH24 (SA 64) |
Cokeland Place / Graingers Lane, Cradley Heath |
Cradley Heath and Old Hill |
Rowley Regis |
16 |
0.36 B |
0.36 |
44 |
2033 |
Land owner interested in bringing site forward for development for residential use |
SH25 (SA 65) |
Bradleys Lane / High Street, Tipton |
Prince's End |
Tipton |
189 |
5.6 B |
4.2 |
45 |
2039 |
Redevelopment with the cooperation of owners looking to relocate. Site assessment found - Residential development would be suitable should the constraints of site assembly and land contamination be overcome Adjacent to Brierley Lane Open Space, which is also a SLINC SA011- Dudley to Priestfield Disused Railway |
SH26 (66) |
Lower City Road, Oldbury |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
73 |
1.83 B |
1.83 |
40 |
2036 |
Site assessment found - Subject to overcoming the constraints of land remediation and site assembly there is the opportunity to exploit the canal side location. Housing would be an appropriate use for the site and would continue the residential transformation of the area Response from some land owners looking to bring site forward. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH27 (SA 68) |
Site surrounding former Post office and Telephone Exchange, Horseley Heath |
Great Bridge |
Tipton |
52 |
1.16 B |
1.16 |
45 |
2035 |
Site assessment found - There is the opportunity to provide new comprehensive redevelopment in a highly sustainable location. |
SH28 (SA 69) |
Friar Street, Wednesbury |
Friar Park |
Wednesbury |
45 |
1.01 B |
1.01 |
45 |
2039 |
Land owner interested in bringing site forward for residential use Adjacent to SLINC SA002 Woden Road South. |
SH29 (SA 70) |
Used car sales site, corner of Lower Church Lane and Horseley Heath, Tipton |
Tipton Green |
Tipton |
23 |
0.56 B |
0.56 |
41 |
2038 |
Site assessment found - Housing development would be the appropriate use in the surrounding area. |
SH30 (SA 75) |
Land to east of Black Lake, West Bromwich |
Hateley Heath |
West Bromwich |
83 |
2.45 B |
1.83 |
45 |
2039 |
Land owners want to develop for housing Site adjacent to SINC SA034 Ridgeacre Branch Canal |
SH31 (SA 76) |
Summerton Road, Oldbury |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
36 |
0.89 B |
0.89 |
40 |
2034 |
Site assessment found - Residential redevelopment is ongoing to the south of the canal and would be appropriate in this location. |
SH32 (SA 77) |
Bank Street (West), Hateley Heath |
Hateley Heath |
West Bromwich |
43 |
0.85 B |
0.85 |
51 |
2030 |
Site assessment found - The use of the site for residential purposes is considered suitable |
SH33 (SA 78) |
Wellington Road, Tipton |
Tipton Green |
Tipton |
40 |
0.91 B |
0.91 |
44 |
2038 |
The redevelopment of the site for residential purposes is considered suitable within this area. The landowner is willing to relocate his business. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH34 (SA 79) |
Brandhall Golf Course |
Old Warley |
Oldbury |
190 |
5.18 G |
3.88 |
48 |
2032 |
Application - DC/23/68540: Proposed demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 No. primary school, 190 No. dwellings, public open space, landscaping and associated works (outline application with all matters reserved) – pending decision |
SH35 (SA 85) |
Rattlechain site - land to north of Temple Way, Tividale |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
518 |
14.8 G and B |
14.8 |
35 |
2040 |
Land owner in discussions to include neighbouring land. Developable area to be determined. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH36 (SA 86) |
Land between Addington Way and River Tame, Temple Way (Rattlechain) |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
36 |
0.9 G |
0.9 |
40 |
2039 |
Awaiting discussions with neighbouring land owners. Adjacent to Community Open Space and SLINC SA041:2 Brades Hall. Within Tipton and Dudley Port Regeneration Area |
SH37 (SA 87) |
Edwin Richards Quarry, Portway Road, Rowley Regis |
Rowley |
Rowley Regis |
526 in plan period; 100 in post-plan period (total site capacity 626) |
52 B |
15 |
45 |
2041 |
Application - DC/23/67924 (Reserved Matters) pending decision: Proposed residential development comprising of 276 No. dwellings, pursuant to outline planning application DC/14/57745. 0.86ha to north and 0.32ha to west of site is allocated as Strategic Open Space and cannot be built on. SLINC SA070 Hailstone Quarry lies within the site and will need to be mitigated. |
SH38 (SA 90) |
Brades Road, Oldbury |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
51 |
1.14 B |
1.14 |
45 |
2033 |
Site assessment found the site suitable for residential use. Gas pipeline possibly running along line of canal could constrain the site and reduce development capacity. |
SH40 (SA 94) |
Langley Swimming Centre, Vicarage Road, Oldbury |
Langley |
Oldbury |
20 |
0.49 B |
0.49 |
41 |
2028 |
Site assessment found that residential is considered to be an appropriate site allocation |
SH41 (SA95) |
North Smethwick Canalside |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
500 |
8.7 B |
6.5 |
77 |
2034 |
Corridor Framework approved by Cabinet February 2022 and a wider Masterplan for the Rolfe Street area completed March 2023. Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH42 (SA 97) |
Forge Tavern, Franchise Street, Wednesbury |
Wednesbury North |
Wednesbury |
10 |
0.14 B |
0.14 |
71 |
2031 |
Site assessment found that residential use would be the appropriate redevelopment on this site. |
SH43 (SA 166) |
Land off Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr |
Newton |
West Bromwich |
46 |
1.66 G |
1.15 |
40 |
2037 |
Site assessment found the site suitable for residential development. SLINC SA045:20 Tanhouse Avenue will need to be mitigated. Adjacent to SINC SA045 Forge Mill |
SH44 (SA 167) |
Wyndmill Crescent, West Bromwich |
Charlemont |
West Bromwich |
11 |
0.19 B |
0.19 |
58 |
2032 |
Site assessment found the site suitable for residential development. |
SH45 (SA 165) |
Site of 30-144 Mounts Road, Wednesbury |
Wednesbury South |
Wednesbury |
45 |
1.07 B |
1.07 |
42 |
2028 |
Site assessment found suitable for housing. DC/22/67797 - Proposed residential development comprising of 45 dwellings, landscaping and car parking. Pending decision. |
SH46 |
Site of 118-152 Whitehall Road |
Great Bridge |
Tipton |
20 |
0.41 B |
0.41 |
49 |
2024 |
Application DC/18/61925 – site under construction |
SH47 |
Site of former Stone Cross Neighbourhood Office |
Charlemont with Grove Vale |
West Bromwich |
14 |
0.32 B |
0.32 |
47 |
2024 |
Application DC/18/61923 - Proposed erection of dwellings. |
SH49 |
St Johns Street, Carters Green |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
33 |
0.82 B |
0.82 |
40 |
2031 |
Estimated capacity based on ongoing Masterplan work for Carters Green regeneration |
SH50 |
Tentec, Guns Lane |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
126 |
0.6 B |
0.6 |
210 |
2030 |
Application DC/22/67454 - Proposed new build development of 129 apartments with amenities, 69 onsite parking spaces and associated landscaping – pending decision Within Carters Green Regeneration Area |
SH51 |
Providence Place / Bratt Street, West Bromwich |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
40 |
0.74 B |
0.40 |
100 |
2037 |
Part of West Bromwich Masterplan Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
SH52 |
Overend Street, West Bromwich |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
70 |
0.71 B |
0.71 |
99 |
2041 |
Remaining element of Eastern Gateway Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
SH53 |
Grove Lane/ Cranford Street/ London Street, Smethwick |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
500 |
1.23 B |
1.23 |
406 |
2036 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan; Application on part of site - DC/22/67165: Proposed erection of a residential led, mixed use building of between 7 and 14 storeys to include 392 dwellings (Use Class C3) and 555sqm (GIA) commercial floorspace (flexible within Use Class E, drinking establishments (sui generis) and hot food takeaway (sui generis) Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH54 |
Cranford Street / Heath Street / Canal, Smethwick |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
115 |
5.0 B |
2.88 |
40 |
2030 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH55 |
Cape Arm, Cranford Street |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
170 |
2.13 B |
2.13 |
80 |
2030 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH56 |
Moilliett Street Park - Grove Lane masterplan |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
35 |
0.77 B |
0.77 |
45 |
2028 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH57 |
Grove Street / MMUH / School - Grove Lane MP |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
85 |
2.18 B |
0.59 |
144 |
2029 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH58 |
Abberley Street Grove Lane Master Plan |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
140 |
2.48 B |
2.48 |
56 |
2032 |
Part of Grove Lane Masterplan Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH59 |
Beever Road |
Great Bridge |
Tipton |
18 |
1.01 B |
1.01 |
18 |
2025 |
Application - DC/21/65582: Proposed 10 No. bungalows and 8 No. flats |
SH60 |
Former Simpson Street Day Centre, 6 Simpson Street, Oldbury |
Oldbury |
Oldbury |
10 |
0.05 B |
0.05 |
200 |
2024 |
Application - DC/18/61924: Demolition of former day centre and proposed construction of 10 No. 2 bed apartments. |
SH61 |
Thandi Coach Station, Alma Street, West Bromwich |
Soho and Victoria |
Smethwick |
58 |
0.71 B |
0.71 |
82 |
2027 |
Application - DC/17/60747: Proposed residential development of 54 No apartments and 4 No. houses – made a start on site. Within Smethwick Regeneration Area |
SH62 |
Star and Garter, 252 Duchess Parade, West Bromwich |
West Bromwich Central |
West Bromwich |
60 |
0.05 B |
0.05 |
200 |
2027 |
Application - DC/21/65798: Proposed nine storey mixed use development comprising of 1 No. retail unit at ground floor and 60 No. apartments above Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
Mixed Use Site Allocations
Site Ref (Site Assess't Ref) |
Site Name and Address |
Appropriate Uses and capacities |
Gross Site Area (ha) brownfield (B) or greenfield (G) |
Anticipated Delivery Timescale (completion year) |
Further Information |
SM1 (SA 91) |
Chances Glass Works, Land west of Spon Lane, north of Palace Drive |
Housing – 276 homes 7208 sqm workspace 779 sqm heritage centre 1 ha open space New highways access on to Spon Lane |
0.64 B |
118 homes – 2030 158 homes - 2040 |
Site assessment found employment and residential uses are appropriate and support the plans for a heritage-led regeneration programme. Grade II Listed Building Scheduled Ancient Monument Galton Valley Conservation Area |
SM2 (SA 199) |
Lion Farm, Oldbury |
Residential – 200 units Retention of 6 sports pitches with changing facilities and car parking – 5ha Employment – 2.3ha Remainder of site would be retained as green space |
2.0 G |
2035 |
Site assessment found It is considered that a mix of residential and employment uses could be accommodated on this site. Net loss of the existing sports pitches could be avoided ( nb this option is strongly caveated by the ability to relocate 6 pitches to the southern part of the borough) Sufficient community open space can be provided. A Masterplan will be prepared for the site. |
SM3 |
Evans Halshaw car showroom, Carters Green |
Residential – 140 units Ancillary commercial – 7 units (approx. 2,000m2 total) |
0.89 B |
2032 |
Estimated capacity based on ongoing Masterplan work for Carters Green regeneration Within Carters Green Regeneration Area |
SM4 |
Army Reserve, Carters Green |
Residential – 63 units Ancillary commercial – 4 units (approx. 1,000 m2 total) |
1.17 B |
2034 |
Estimated capacity based on ongoing Masterplan work for Carters Green regeneration Within Carters Green Regeneration Area |
SM5 |
Cultural Quarter, West Bromwich |
Residential – 52 units Food and Beverage – 1,054 m2 Community / Leisure – 2,000 m2 Parking – 10 spaces |
1.09 B |
2029 |
Part of West Bromwich Masterplan Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
SM6 |
Queens Square Living, West Bromwich |
Residential – 396 units Retail – 7,447 m2 Offices – 855 m2 Community / Leisure – 1,395 m2 Parking – 206 spaces |
3.06 B |
2041 |
Part of West Bromwich Masterplan Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
SM7 |
West Bromwich Central |
Residential – 343 units Retail – 2,302 m2 Offices – 5,032 m2 Educational – 5,060 m2 Food and Beverage – 11,840 m2 Community / Leisure – 9,862 m2 Health – 5,205 m2 Parking – 625 spaces |
4.53 B |
2029 |
Part of West Bromwich Masterplan Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
SM8 |
George Street Living, West Bromwich |
Residential - 327 units Community / Leisure – 1,150 m2 Parking – 79 spaces |
2.36 B |
2037 |
Part of West Bromwich Masterplan Within West Bromwich Regeneration Area |
Sandwell Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations
Site Ref |
Address |
Gross Site Area |
Net Site Area |
Indicative Development Capacity |
Anticipated Delivery Timescale |
Further Information |
SG1 |
Brierley Lane |
0.73 |
0.73 |
10 Plots |
2030-2031 |
Extension to caravan site - funding required |