Draft Regulation 18 Sandwell Local Plan

Ended on the 18 December 2023
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APPENDIX B - Sandwell Site Allocations

Introduction

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. The aim is to deliver a healthier, more successful future for the people of Sandwell – working closely together with residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
  5. 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.
  6. In addition, there are seven mixed use allocations providing both housing and employment / commercial uses.

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.

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

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