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20 May 2021 - Stephen Giles
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Major Inner City Academy Set For Approval

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Plans for a new Inner City Football Academy for Aston Villa Football Club has been recommended for approval on the 27th of May.

Follow the link for more on this exciting development for Aston Villa and for the city!

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Plans for a new Inner City Football Academy for Aston Villa Football Club has been recommended for approval on the 27th of May.

Follow the link for more on this exciting development for Aston Villa and for the city!


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The state-of-the-art academy, on Witton Road, will provide access for the local community through the Aston Villa Foundation and in partnership with local junior football clubs.

While Aston Villa operates a training base for senior players at Bodymoor Heath, north of Sutton Coldfield, the club is now bringing forward these exciting new plans that will enable the club to grow its youth training programme within the city - just 500 yards from Villa Park.

Indoor & outdoor 3G pitches – both floodlit – will be included alongside a claret cladded new build that will facilitate lounges for parents, changing facilities, and office space.

The academy, which will provide opportunities for age 4 upwards, is expected to see up to 100 players and 20 staff use the facilities.

Three access points, three new car parks containing 445 vehicular spaces (inc. 5 disabled) & 16 cycles, are to be delivered.

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Plans have been brought forward in collaboration with Aston Villa Football Club, 1874 Developments, and Aston Villa Foundation. Plans have been designed by HB Architects & Indigo Landscape, with consultancy from Claremont Planning. Images are the property of HB Architects.

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21 Jan 2021 - Stephen Giles
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Stirchley: Affordable Housing & Retail Units

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Stirchley Co-operative, in collaboration with Accord Housing, has today secured approval to reinvigorate a dormant site by delivering new affordable housing & ground floor retail units for local businesses.

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Stirchley Co-operative, in collaboration with Accord Housing, has today secured approval to reinvigorate a dormant site by delivering new affordable housing & ground floor retail units for local businesses.

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Stirchley Co-operative Development (SCD) is a local community group comprising five housing and worker co-operatives intending to build affordable and eco-friendly residential and retail premises in the heart of Stirchley.

This mixed-use redevelopment, located at 1386-1392 Pershore Road, will contribute to the regeneration of the area by delivering much needed affordable housing & providing local Co-op businesses with prominent ground floor retail space.

39 one, two and three bedroom apartments (1-4 persons) will be created alongside 3 ground floor retail units - all within a sustainable timber framed, cream cladded three-storey new build.

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All apartments will be for affordable rent, subject to a s106 agreement - thanks to funding from Homes England - with homes made available through Accord Housing.

A communal lounge, laundry room and a kitchen diner will supplement these homes; alongside a 670sqm rooftop garden & a 660sqm communal courtyard space.

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Stirchley-based businesses that form part of the Co-operative will take up residence on the ground floor (738sqm). These will include:

  1. Artefact (artist-led gallery & community space);

  2. Birmingham Bike Foundry (bicycle repairs, refurbishment and training);

  3. Loaf (loaf social enterprise is a bakery and cookery school).

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NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES

Given that the site is next to a major road & the Grade II listed, British Oak Public House - who have a substantial beer garden, many issues raised were understandably noise related.

Noise surveys were undertaken in recent months to nullify any potential issues that may crop up in the future. Measures implemented will see residents’ supplied with enhanced glazing & mechanical ventilation systems that can be used should their windows be closed.

PARKING

Given the sustainable location, with a new train station set to arrive soon, and with ample bus links on offer, zero car parking has been allocated here; however, 128 cycle spaces will be provided within the courtyard area.

All images are the property of Indesign, Accord Group's in-house architectural firm.

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07 Jan 2021 - Stephen Giles
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APPROVED: Bradford Street/Moseley Road

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A residential redevelopment comprising 78 apartments has today been approved for Digbeth.

Brought forward by Home Nation Ltd & designed by K4 Architects, the site is located at the junction of Bradford Street & Moseley Road - and within the Rea Valley Urban Quarter.

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A residential redevelopment comprising 78 apartments has today been approved for Digbeth.

Brought forward by Home Nation Ltd & designed by K4 Architects, the site is located at the junction of Bradford Street & Moseley Road - and within the Rea Valley Urban Quarter.


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Another residential scheme for Digbeth has been approved! Another grim, vacant plot set to be redeveloped!

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Currently, home to a retail unit and a dwelling at 5 & 11 Moseley Street, Home Nation Ltd last year acquired the site off Rochda Ltd, and with committee overwhelmingly backing the proposals, the site is free to be demolished.

Although objections were raised by local residents and groups regarding scale, massing and materiality, committee considered the proposal a real positive addition to the city in a prominent corner location that badly needs reviving!

PLANS

The site will see a part 5, 6 & 8 storey apartment block, and the retention & restoration of a listed workshop at the rear - delivering 78 one, two and three bedroom units (40sqm to 88sqm) in a range of variants that will cater for one, two, three, four and five persons.

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A central courtyard area will add external communal amenity space for residents’, alongside roof gardens/private external amenity space on the upper levels.

The two storey listed building on site will be fully restored (great news!) and will keep much, if not all, of its original features, where possible.

It’ll be converted into 2 two bed/four person apartments and will become a major focal point of the new courtyard.

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CURRENT STATE
 
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The principal building will be constructed in a series of blue brick piers, setting out a grid of full height window bays. Louvres to the top of windows feature throughout the building with stone cast sills.

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Zero on-site car parking spaces is provided, however, a cycle store with 78 cycle spaces will be incorporated instead.

An appraisal of the applicant’s viability report shows that eight (10.26%) apartments will be available for low-cost home ownership, subject to a s106 legal agreement.

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The development was approved 6-2.  Watch this space for more updates on this project!

All drawings & renderings the property of K4 Architects.

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Ladywood Canalside Scheme Set For Approval

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An outline canalside application goes to planning committee next week, with approval recommended - but major changes to the scheme could well be on the way.

Early plans will see the site feature five interconnected blocks of up to 9 storeys, comprising up to 260 apartments - all located on a triangular parcel of land containing a number of dilapidated buildings.

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An outline canalside application goes to planning committee next week, with approval recommended - but major changes to the scheme could well be on the way.

Early plans will see the site feature five interconnected blocks of up to 9 storeys, comprising up to 260 apartments - all located on a triangular parcel of land containing a number of dilapidated buildings.


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With the demolition of site firmly established back in 2017, the former Auto Service site at Icknield Port Road and Osler Street site includes early plans that could well see five interconnected blocks of up to 9 storeys.

Comprising up to 260 one, two & three-bedroom apartments, the site will see various roof gardens, an internal residents' courtyard, underground car park, and a publicly accessible canal-side terrace.

As it's an outline application, the developer behind these plans, The Rochda Group, only seek approval for access, layout and scale, with matters relating to appearance and landscaping due in reserved matters application form in the near future.

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The aim is to create fluid connectivity between the site and the wider area, through an unrestricted publicly assessable walkway from Osler Street to the south, to an area of public amenity, sited to the site’s northern end, in the form of a canal-side terrace.

It could also trigger future development with the potential to connect the walkway with a pedestrian bridge over the canal - providing access directly to the reservoir and the adjacent Port Loop redevelopment.

239 car parking spaces are earmarked–although again, these could well be dropped. Cycle spaces for 269 will too be provided alongside a smattering of EV charging points.

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VIABILITY CONCERNS & GRANT FUNDING

The development has had a viability assessment and has been concluded as being as only ‘marginally viable’ without grant funding–it currently offers zero affordable housing or public open space - but this could change.

Rochda is keen to explore grant funding, which could come from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), or from an affordable housing provider.

A condition of any potential funding would likely see the provision of a minimum 20% on-site affordable housing.

Either way, even with outline approval, the viability of the scheme will need to be examined if grant funding is indeed secured or amendments to the current design are proposed in the near future (i.e: removal of the underground car park).

Certainly, one to keep an eye out for!

Renderings & drawings from The Rochda Group.

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Priory House Resi Conversion Set For Approval

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Rainier Developments and Corstorphine + Wright Architects are bringing forward plans for the conversion of Priory House, Southside, into residential usage - which will also see £200K of improvements to the Gay Village.

Plans go to Planning Committee on the 19th of November, at 11 am, with approval recommended.

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Rainier Developments and Corstorphine + Wright Architects are bringing forward plans for the conversion of Priory House, Southside, into residential usage - which will also see £200K of improvements to the Gay Village.

Plans go to Planning Committee on the 19th of November, at 11 am, with approval recommended.


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Priory House represents an industrial building of architectural interest.

Built in the 1950s, it was last used as a forensic science lab but has unfortunately lain empty for 8 years, with the previous owner only recently surrendering the lease back in 2019.

THE PROPOSAL

Lying at the junction of Kent Street and Gooch Street North, the proposal seeks to deliver 79 new homes complete with internal and external residents’ amenity spaces, along with secure car and cycle parking areas.

The building will be revitalised to provide a heavy mix of one & two-bedroom homes, in a range of one/two/three/four-person apartments & duplex townhouses. It will also feature a handful of three-bedroom ‘family homes’ - seven of them will be provided.

37 one-bedroom apartments (one & two-person); 35 two-bedroom apartments (three & four-person); and 7 three-bedroom (four-person) apartment units will be delivered overall.

These townhouses will be situated along Kent Street. All three will be double-height duplexes, each with their own individual entrance & stair. 

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The exterior of the building itself will be maintained but repaired to retain its character. New windows will be installed along with roof level changes to incorporate a lift overrun.

AMENITIES

A plethora of residents amenities are also on offer, predominately at basement level (98sqm), with additional spaces at ground floor & a 330sqm external courtyard area.

Apartments facing this space will also have the added benefit of private gardens—snazzy!

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Given the location, 10 car parking spaces, along with space for 98 cycles will be available at basement level and these will be accessed via Gooch Street North.

SOUTHSIDE IMPROVEMENTS

The application is supported for approval subject to a S106 legal agreement - this includes £200K contributions directed towards public realm improvements in the village, with improved CCTV & enhanced street lighting—with the applicant more than willing to help with this.

As the proposal features the conversion of build and has no new buildings, the scheme isn’t required to make an affordable housing contribution.

Over the years developments have drawn many objections owing to the potential harming and vitality of the Gay Village; Priory House, with a blank wall to licensed premises, is deemed to be of a safe distance away to possess any actual harm, although it will implement suitable noise mitigation measures going forward.

Artists Impressions from Corstorphine+Wright Architects

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Prosperity's 58-66 Darwin Street Set For Approval

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Prosperity Developments and K4 Architects are bringing forward plans for a residential scheme of 116 apartments on land at 58-66 Darwin Street, Highgate.

Plans go to Planning Committee on the 18th of November, at 11 am, with approval recommended.

 

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Prosperity's 58-66 Darwin Street Set For Approval





Prosperity Developments and K4 Architects are bringing forward plans for a residential scheme of 116 apartments on land at 58-66 Darwin Street, Highgate.

Plans go to Planning Committee on the 18th of November, at 11 am, with approval recommended.

 


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Lying on a very steep Darwin Street in the Highgate area of the city, the scheme resides within the recently adopted Rea Valley Urban Quarter boundary.

116 one and two-bedroom apartments are proposed here; providing 45 one-bed, 67 two-bed & 4 three-bedroom apartments–in a range one person to four-person properties.

Several will also benefit from private terrace spaces.

Residents’ outdoor amenity will lie amply within two areas of the development; one to the rear, and a roof terrace area on the Darwin Street frontage. These have been meticulously devised to avoid the threat of overlooking and overshadowing on neighbouring properties.

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Also, off-site amenities include that of Highgate Park, a mere stone’s throw away.

The apartment block itself is broken into three separate elements and has been formed in response to the falling topography of the area.

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At its peak, the building reaches up to seven floors before dropping and varying between 5 and 6 storeys when observed from Darwin Street as the ground-level falls.

Ground floor level will see a series of walls and rails providing defensible space along with a recessed two-storey dark brick base which will be beneath the upper floors. Those upper floors will be clad in dark corrugated metal cladding or vertical zinc standing seam cladding - these are likely to be secured by condition.

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24 car-parking spaces & disabled bays will be allocated on-site, representing a 21% provision.

This has sparked a 13 signature petition from residents who believe the street is already the subject of high parking pressure, with Calthorpe Academy and a residential estate adjacent.

Regarding cycle parking, a full 100% provision is included and will be positioned within the basement of the scheme.

The proposal will also contain 12 'affordable' apartments in the form of low-cost-market housing with a discount of 25% on market value.

With a strong industrial past, the site has recently in the last year undergone demolition works as the full planning application evolved behind the scenes with planning officers. 

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Plans are recommended for approval subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure the 12 affordable dwellings.

*All renderings are the property of K4 Architects.

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APPROVED: Moseley Train Station

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The historic redevelopment of Moseley Station has moved closer to reopening after plans were formally approved today (September 24) at Birmingham City Council's Planning Committee.

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The historic redevelopment of Moseley Station has moved closer to reopening after plans were formally approved today (September 24) at Birmingham City Council's Planning Committee.


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The reopening of the historic Camp Hill line - which also includes the approved Kings Heath and Hazelwell Stations - will now see Moseley complete the final piece of the jigsaw that will see the re-introduction of passenger services to the south Birmingham line for the first time since 1941.

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Brought forward by Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM) and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE), the team are working with Network Rail and West Midlands Trains, as well as Birmingham City Council, D5 Architects, and Mott Macdonald to lead the exciting development of the new station.

Plans include two 150m long platforms with 50m canopies, seating, pedestrian access from St. Mary's Row, two raised walkways, lifts and stairs to said platforms, ticket vending machines, and a large pedestrian & cyclist walkway forecourt with a circular vehicular drop-off point (see below).

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Platforms will be able to accommodate 6 car trains with a standard service provided every 30 minutes. No ticket offices will be delivered but machines will be prominently placed.

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Lying within a highly sustainable location in centre of Moseley, ample covered cycle storage provision for 52 bicycles will be situated within a generously sized forecourt.

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This will also become a vibrant public space for community uses with the intention to create an attractive new space that best reflects Moseley. 

The reopening of the station allows Kings Norton station to be opened up as an interchange hub, meritoriously connecting Birmingham Moor Street station with areas south of Kings Norton Station ahead of the forecast opening of HS2 (High Speed Rail) - effectively forming part of a fully integrated transport network for the West Midlands.

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MOSELEY CONSERVATION AREA

Bound by Woodbridge Road, St Mary's Row, and lying close to designated Grade II listed heritage assets in St Mary's Church and the War Memorial, the site falls within the all-important Moseley Conservation Area.

No building work is anticipated, however, significant levels of infrastructure will be necessary to facilitate the station, including lifts, hard and soft landscaping, and the incorporation of the new roundel junction to increase traffic flow.

The current station site, lying vacant and offering zero contribution to the area, will be positioned adjacent the Grade II listed church and war memorial, but is generally expected to boost the Conservation Area with the reinstatement of the station line, offering a different mode of travel, as well as seeing the retention of the historic Moseley tunnel and wall.

To mitigate against possible issues, conditions with approval include suitable materials being used, landscaping, and noises from the P.A system will address any potential noise concerns.

PARKING PERMITS?

Once the station is up and running, the station will be closely monitored over a 6 month period to determine whether any traffic orders will be required. The same will be introduced to Kings Heath and Hazelwell.

A SECOND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS POINT IN THE FUTURE?

There was a lot of conversation from residents concerning a second pedestrian access point to the site from Woodbridge Road. Although it was agreed that it would certainly improve accessibility, it was deemed not financially viable to proceed with at this moment in time. Watch this space!

Words by Stephen Giles. Artists Impressions from D5 Architects & Mott Macdonald.
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APPROVED: 122 Moseley Street, Digbeth

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122 Moseley Street, Digbeth, was approved at Planning Committee on Thursday morning (August 13), with the derelict site free to deliver residential apartments. Click 'View Full Post' for more on redevelopment plans.

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122 Moseley Street, Digbeth, was approved at Planning Committee on Thursday morning (August 13), with the derelict site free to deliver residential apartments. Click 'View Full Post' for more on redevelopment plans.


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After two years of talks, 122 Moseley Street was finally approved 8-4 at planning committee on Thursday (August 13), with the developer, Tindlesouth Ltd, now free to commence work on site.

Designed by Sjölander da Cruz Architects, plans will see the demolition of a vacant, former vehicle workshop, and the construction of a replacement 5-storey building comprising 29 one and two bedroom apartments.

Importantly, the scheme brings back to life a derelict site with a sustainable redevelopment within the emerging Rea Urban Valley Quarter, which will deliver 10 one bed (34%) & 19 two bedroom apartments (66%).

The site will fit the plot fronting Moseley Street and Highgate Park to the rear - as seen in the site plan above.

Apartments will be arranged around a landscaped central courtyard that will be accessed by residents and space for 20 cycles.

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NEIGHBOURS

The site is flanked by two businesses: Flex Fitness to the west & Cleary Irish Bar to the east, which had caused local residents to initially object to the 2018 scheme.

Residents highlighted potential issues relating to noise, explaining that the (noise) report submitted by the applicant was ‘fundamentally flawed’, as it didn't take into account that Clearys Bar has a 3:30am license to play live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm- midnight on Sundays.

After two years of talks, plans were thoroughly examined by officers and duly amended; apartments have since been repositioned away from the public house, with various walls in between offering further insulation.

Noise mitigation measures are in place moving forward, with the implementation of ventilation and specific glazing.

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"The principle of residential development would accord with development plan policy at this location whilst the potential impact upon the future residential occupiers, as a result of the adjacent pub, has been considered in great detail and with the conditions attached would be mitigated to an acceptable level." - Birmingham City Council.

In terms of materiality, 122 Moseley Street will be constructed in lighter brick tones and darker recessed brick adjoining the windows.

The developer reaffirmed their stance that the policy compliant 35% affordable housing provision wasn't realistic to commence with, and would have made the development unviable; a sum of £58K, however, was previously agreed (August 2018) for the provision of off-site affordable housing.

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Drawings by Sjölander da Cruz Architects
 
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APPROVED: A Scientific Research Facility & a new University Rail Station!

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Approval has been granted today for two major developments over at the University of Birmingham.

Exciting times for the city, and for the region as a whole.

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APPROVED: A Scientific Research Facility & a new University Rail Station!





Approval has been granted today for two major developments over at the University of Birmingham.

Exciting times for the city, and for the region as a whole.


RAIL: UNIVERSITY STATION - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Decision: Approved

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The new station comes when the existing station currently struggles with over capacity.

It was built in the 1970s as part of the introduction of the Cross-City Line and was designed for accommodate 400,000 passengers per year and, except for some modifications in the 1990s during electrification, it has remained fairly untouched since.

Today, the station is used by approximately 3.48 million passengers per year, with numbers expected to top 7 million passengers by 2043.

To significantly accommodate and meet these increased capacity requirements, a new station is needed, which will now deliver:

  • Enhanced passenger facilities & improved connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;
  • A new footbridge over the canal linking University of Birmingham campus to the new station;
  • Improved & upgraded amenities (changing rooms/retail etc) and more efficient operation, reducing over-crowding;
  • Wider platforms with longer canopies, lift access & heated waiting rooms;
  • Large public open space improving the approach to the station;
  • A spacious new public realm area linking the existing station to the new entrance which includes pick up/drop off and cycle storage facilities.

The existing station building will not be totally demolished, the exit will be refurbished and incorporated into the project and used to facilitate a safe, fluid passenger flow across the site, as seen below.

No passenger car parking is included in these plans, however, four spaces for staff (including 1 accessible) will be provided and located adjacent to the main entrance.

27 trees will have to be removed as part of plans; to mitigate their loss, 18 are scheduled to be planted within the landscaped public space, with a potential 60 planted to the rear of Platform 2, as seen below. 

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EDU: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM - MOLECULAR SCIENCES, PHASE 1
(University of BirminghamAssociated Architects)
Decision: Approved subject to a section 106 agreement
 
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Also approved!

This 12,790 sqm modular sciences academic building will comprise of a world class research facility.

The development forms the first phase by the University of Birmingham to create a flagship facility for world class scientific research, with this project specifically delivering flexible science space, with a focus on thematic research.

Part 6/7 storeys tall, the new building will accommodate up to 500-600 people and will primarily focus on chemical, environmental and biomolecular sciences within post-graduate and academic research. 

The School of Chemistry, a team of environmental scientists from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES), and a postgraduate research student centre will relocate to the site.

A range of specialist lab spaces for Chemistry & GEES research will be incorporated;

  • Synthetic chemistry – fume cupboard intense primary labs;
  • Specialist labs including NMR & MRI, Mass Spec & Chromatography, Laser Labs, Cell Biology etc;
  • Academic and open-plan offices, meeting rooms;
  • Post-Graduate Research Hub

The building will also comprise of lecture, tutorial and research rooms, breakout spaces, Skype rooms, plus waste and containment rooms.

Outside, a new landscaped plaza will be created with significant new tree planting. A new cycle route is also proposed with new covered spaces for a minimum 23 cycles. Three accessible parking bays will be included.

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Words by Stephen Giles, with exclusive artists impressions from Associated Architects

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PLANNING DECISIONS: 7th May 2020

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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.

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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. 

(APPROVED) RESI: Heaton House Lofts, Camden Street, Jewellery Quarter.
(You can read more regarding Heaton House >here<
(APPROVED) STUDENT: 8 Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak.
(APPROVED) FAITH: Harborne - Manresa House, 10 Albert Road.
(APPROVED) LIDL Store, Hamstead, Former GKN Site Land at Old Walsall Road.
(APPROVED) MIXED-USE: Hockley - Community Vocational College.
(APPROVED) RESI: Minworth - Hansons Bridge Road.
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DECISIONS:
 
STUDENT: 8 Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak
(Madison Construction LtdD5 Architects)
Application: 2019/09000/PA
Decision: Approved 8-4.
 
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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

Application: 2020/00222/PA
Decision: Approved 10-0
 
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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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LIDL Store, Hamstead, Former GKN Site Land at Old Walsall Road

Application: 2019/08290/PA
Decision: Approved 11-0
 
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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

Decision: Approved 10-0
 
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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

Decision: Approved 10-0
 
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Outline application with all matters reserved for the redevelopment of a brownfield land with the erection of 20 residential dwellings.

The site is set to deliver 8 one bedroom apartments; 6 two bedroom and 6 three bedroom houses. All units (100%) will be affordable housing; providing 7 for shared ownership & 13 for rent. 35 car parking spaces are to be included.
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The next Planning Committee hearing will take place on May 21st 2020.
 
Words by Stephen Giles.
Artists Impressions from: BM3 Architects/ D5 Architects/ Hodson Architects/ Whittam Cox Architects & OMI Architects.

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Big Projects Approved During Covid-19

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The world is pretty much running in slow motion at the moment but this isn't stopping the applications.

A number of monumental developments have been approved recently, including the mammoth Curzon Street Station HS2, and the 51-storey ONE Eastside development, and that's not all.

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The world is pretty much running in slow motion at the moment but this isn't stopping the applications.

A number of monumental developments have been approved recently, including the mammoth Curzon Street Station HS2, and the 51-storey ONE Eastside development, and that's not all.


Updated: May 2nd: BIG Birmingham developments that have been formally approved in the last month during Covid-19.  

HS2 Curzon Street Station & Public Realm.
RESI: 51fl: ONE Eastside - James Watt Queensway, Coleshill Street.
11fl OFFICES: Enterprise Wharf - Innovation Birmingham Campus
OFFICES: 5 St. Phillip's Place, Refurbishment
OFFICES: Regency Wharf, Rum Runner Works - Gas Street Basin.
RESI: Digbeth One 2 - Bradford Street, Lombard Street, Cheapside.
RESI: Branston Court - Branston Street, Jewellery Quarter.
OFFICES: 53 Regent Place - Jewellery Quarter.
OFFICES: Sapcote's Yard - Rear of 89 -95 Camden Street, JQ.
OFFICES: Interchange Place - 151-165 Edmund Street.
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HS2 Curzon Street Station & Public Realm
Station: 2020/00602/PA
Public Realm: 2020/00601/PA2020/00610/PA

The applications were formally rubber-stamped by Birmingham City Council's Planning Committee on April 23rd 2020. We were the first to break the news, as seen here.

Curzon Street HS2 will now connect up with London Euston via Birmingham Interchange and Old Oak Common (West London).

The station will soon become the first intercity terminus built in Britain since the 19th century; it will also become the ’most environmentally friendly railway station in the world’.

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The new station will provide a world-class gateway into the ever-evolving Birmingham City Centre. 

The station has been designed to provide fluid access across the site, with a new landscaped public realm space; a Midland Metro Tram stop; ample cycling provision; office space; lifts; and taxi pick up/drop off points all within the site.

The new station itself will deliver 7 new platforms; a western & eastern concourse; a plethora of retail provision; and a beautifully designed signature roof that harks back to traditional train station architecture.

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Station Square and Paternoster Place will become a generous public space that will be used as a destination and a meeting space; offering public transport, pedestrian routes and cycling links into the heart of Digbeth and beyond.

The new square will also feature the new 'Station Clock' sculpture from Turner Prize-winning Susan Philipsz - as seen here.

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Lets not forget the old Curzon Street building either! It'll be at the forefront of the new development, with enhanced connectively linking it from the new eastern concourse at New Canal Street. The old station will soon become a cafe and office space.

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WHAT NEXT?

We're not expecting station construction to commence in Birmingham until 2021 at the very earliest, but we are expecting HS2 Ltd to appoint contractors for both Curzon Street & Interchange HS2 Stations later in the year.

51fl ONE Eastside
Full Planning: 2020/00602/PA
 
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Approved: 10-1 on April 23rd 2020. Update: S106 Agreement Signed on 30th April.

Approved on the 5th of December 2019, it went back to Committee on April 23rd as Historic England's comments were belatedly received. Although they never formally objected to the principle of development, they did raise concerns about the way in which the impact on heritage assets was assessed.

So, back to committee it went. Their comments were officially noted and Committee went with their previous resolution for the application: 10-1 in favour of approval.

The site will now see two residential builds of 51 (155.1m) and 15 storeys (51m) comprising of 667 one and two bedroom apartments alongside a host of residential amenity spaces, including: 24/7 pavilion gym, cafe, residents lounge, cinema, games rooms, rooftop bar, sky lounge & terraces.

The scheme will provide 357 one bed (54%) and 310 two bed (46%) apartments, of which 527 are to be accommodated in Tower A (51fl) and 140 in Tower B (15fl).

A 2-3 storey pavilion will be situated in the western corner of the site facing James Watt Queensway and will provide a gateway entrance & a community gym facility for residents - all available to use 24/7. 132 covered cycle spaces for bikes will be available.

Here's to seeing One Eastside get underway before 2020 is up.

11fl OFFICES: Enterprise Wharf - Innovation Birmingham Campus
Full Planning: 2019/10607/PA
 
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Bruntwood owns the largest portfolio of science and technology assets in the UK, including Innovation Birmingham campus. Its joint venture with L&G, has set itself the target of adding 5m sq ft of science and technology space in UK cities in the next 10 years.

The site will see the expansion of Innovation Birmingham Campus, with a new build 11-storey, 120,000 sq ft office development.

The building will provide ten commercial floors of circa 12,000 sq ft, each divisible into four that would be ideal to accommodate larger companies. The primary target customers for the building are digital technology companies in the technology/ media/ telecom sector.

Ground floor will accommodate arrival & reception space, with back office, business lounges and shower/ changing facilities. Vehicular access will be provided for 195 to the rear of iCentrum, which will also provide access to five disabled spaces and a cycle store for 60 bikes. 

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OFFICES: 5 St . Phillip's Place, Refurbishment
 
Application: 2020/01287/PA
 
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The site: Clay Street Property Consultants
 
* Refurbishment works are limited to the offices only and do not include the banking and retail units fronting Colmore Row.
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Works here will see thorough external and internal refurbishments, with the creation of a first floor terrace (82 sqm) and a rooftop amenity terrace; an increase of 850mm in size, with glazed balustrade providing outdoor amenity space for staff (265 sqm).
 
Steps, ramps, railings and the buildings entrance canopy will be removed, with new fully accessible level access, and the installation of new doors. The building will also see a recladding of the roof plant enclosure to metal mesh or similar, as seen here:

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Other internal works will see an enlarged double height reception, replacement of all M&E installations, with new cores and lifts, plus the inclusion of showers and changing room facilities.

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OFFICES: Regency Wharf (South Block) - Rum Runner Works
Full Planning: 2019/09452/PA
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Picton won planning consent this month for the conversion and extension of the Gas Street Basin elevation of Regency Wharf. The build will see a change of use from restaurant/cafe use to 1864 sqm of open-plan office space. 

With the casual dining market seeing a great deal of change, even before Covid-19, Picton have addressed this impact by proposing a scheme that they believe will help see the area making a positive contribution again.

Work will now see internal and external refurbishment works and the construction of a two-storey extension, including the creation of a new double height glazed entrance; a timber deck open-air terrace; raised floors; LED lighting; air conditioning; showers; new 24-hour access; multiple private roof terraces; and a central courtyard for events.

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Digbeth One 2: Bradford Street/ Lombard Street/ Cheapside
Full Planning: 2019/07304/PA

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This site was under construction before ESRG Developments fell into administration. St. Modwen picked up the pieces and immediately set about improving the scheme.

Firstly, they amended the colour palette from a blue brick to a traditional red, and plonked on an additional 24 apartments, which included the omission of a commercial unit, but adding a new dimension to the project: A new rooftop extension with Juliet balconies.

The site will now deliver 194 apartments in a mix of ranges and sizes that will comprise 14 studios; 129 one;, 50 two; and 1 three bedroom apartment.

Two gym areas will be openly available for residents, with ground floor courtyard for some units, and private communal amenities in the form of roof terraces available for those on the upper floors. 36 car parking spaces are provided (inc 2 disabled). Two secure cycle stores are incorporated, providing one space per unit, totalling 194 spaces (100% provision).

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53 Regent Place, Jewellery Quarter
Full Planning: 2020/00542/PA

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This is BSAC's UK HQ (British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy). The three-storey, Grade II listed HQ office has recently been given the go-ahead to undergo internal and external refurbishment works.

Works will see the demolition of partitions, with new wheelchair access, raised ground floor area, new furniture, electrical fittings and new black framed partitions.

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Break out spaces will be provided, with communal tables, kitchen with bar, library, and an outdoor amenity area. New meeting and waiting rooms, quiet rooms, built-in screens, storage lockers, reception desk, toilets, a moss wall and a washroom will all be facilitated into newly upgraded surroundings.

Externally, the building will undergo window repairs and will also see the installation of a new ventilation system.

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Sapcote Yard, Rear of 89 -95 Camden Street, Jewellery Quarter
Full Planning: 2018/06214/PA
 
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The application has been amended since originally submitted to exclude a larger part of the courtyard space and site frontage to Camden Street where 12 town houses and an apartment were proposed. These are now subject to further pre application discussions. We'll share the information once we have it.

This recently approved application, however, will see the retention and refurbishment of three existing Victorian buildings, demolition of a one-storey garage block, with the construction of a replacement three-storey office block, as seen above.

The three builds set for refurbishment are vacant late Victorian two-storey structures which were used as offices and storage. These are of traditional brick build with pitched roofs and still have their original features.

All modern alterations are to be removed. Brilliant news!

Branston Court, Branston Street, Jewellery Quarter
Permitted Development Changes: 2020/01898/PA
 
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The development will see 29 new residential units formed by the conversion of two existing buildings; Block 1 and Block 2: Branston Court. 15 car parking spaces and 30 cycle parking spaces will be provided.

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OFFICES: Interchange Place - 151-165 Edmund Street
Full Planning: 2020/01509/PA

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Interchange Place received planning consent for the remodelling of the buildings entrance.

Recladding works to the lower level of the building facade to Edmund and part of Livery Street will soon get underway.

The current entrance to the existing office will be re-clad and the pass door relocated. The brick slip cladding located on either side of the existing entrance will be removed and replaced with glazing.

A new entrance will be created at the Livery Street elevation with new internally illuminated spandrel panels above the entrance. The facade will be enhanced with new PPC metal work elements and new glazing.

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Words by Stephen Giles
Artists Impressions from: Glancy Nicholls Architects/ Associated Architects/ 5plus Architects/  Child Graddon Lewis Architects/Lawray Architects/ The Space* Studio/ St. Paul's Associates/ Hutchison Kivotos Architects

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IN FOCUS: 211 Broad Street

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It's a big week for planning applications in the city this week. We'll be looking closely at the developments set to be decided on Thursday February 13th.

First up is the 36 storey, '211 Broad Street'. 

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IN FOCUS: 211 Broad Street





It's a big week for planning applications in the city this week. We'll be looking closely at the developments set to be decided on Thursday February 13th.

First up is the 36 storey, '211 Broad Street'. 


PLANNING RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to safeguarding measures.

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Taylor Grange Developments, a Birmingham based property developer, plan to construct a ‘super slender’ 36-storey block of 264 serviced apartments with hotel facilities, on land at 211 Broad Street.

The project goes to Planning Committee on the 13th of February.

It has been designed by Birmingham-based architectural practice, Glancy Nicholls Architects, with Court Collaboration as development manager.

The building will be 9.5m in width, 50.5m long, and whilst the building stands at 36 storeys tall, lift overruns and parapet level/crown feature will see the project reach 116.5m.

The project will see 33 storeys of serviced apartments with three floors of podium space intended for public retail, food and drink outlets, along with a residents' lounge and gym.

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dndimg alt="" dndsrc="The development will be operated by an international hotel brand, who will bring a brand new presence to Birmingham. No parking provision will be allocated, which has been deemed acceptable by Planning Officers, due to the Midland Metro Westside Phase 2 tram extension arriving in 2021. Appropriate cycle storage will be incorporated into the scheme instead." />dndimg alt="" dndsrc="FIRST UP: DEMOLITION" />FIRST UP: DEMOLITION

Today, the site is occupied by the unlisted Transport House and 117-118 Tennant Street at the rear. Both have been vacant since 2015 and will be not be retained.

Both have been fully assessed, with both concluded as having low importance of evidential value, and not holding any significance worthy of preservation.

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'SUPER-SLENDER'

The proposal has, over time, evolved from 32 to 36 storeys, with Planning Officers welcoming the design, glass, and of course, the height, with a real belief that the proposal brings out the best out of the site.

And this certainly rings true. The narrow width of the site necessitates an efficient use of the land and represents a unique opportunity for a high density ‘super-slender’ tower to not only maximise the site, but to further enhance the Birmingham skyline.

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No parking provision is allocated; deemed acceptable by Planning Officers, due to the Midland Metro Westside Phase 2 tram extension arriving in 2021.

Whilst the potential hotel operator has no requirement for cycle parking, a guest could store one within the luggage area in their apartment, if needed. There will also be space within the back of house areas for the storage of a small number of bikes for staff.

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THE FACADE 

A unitised facade system will take pride of place and give the building a glass box effect, thus maximising the views out of the window. It'll ooze simpleness.

No openable windows are proposed, so the architects have once again incorporated a slot vent system into their proposal.

The system allows fresh air in, and fresh air to go out. It will be incorporated into the spandrel panels on the glazing, which has been meticulously designed to minimise the impact on the facade.

EXTERNAL LIGHTING & SIGNAGE

The building will feature an two extra storeys of plant level, featuring potential integrated hotel signage and a crown feature - arguably the most visible element of the entire building.

The glazed middle, however, will not be externally lit but will instead rely on internal lighting from within the apartments. The crown will naturally hide the BMU unit (Building Maintenance Unit) and lift overruns.

This also has the potential to be visually permeable at night. Precedents include 610 Lexington Avenue, in New York City.

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ISSUES 

MODA and Cumberland House have expressed some issues to the project. Whilst there are no objections to the principle of development, they are concerned with a number of things:  

LIGHT: MODA & Cumberland House have objected on the basis that residents will suffer from a lack of it; a residents 'right to light'.

Cumberland consider that the unobstructed daylight enjoyed by Cumberland House for over 55 years is material to the hotel guest experience and constitutes a prescriptive right for their hoteliers.

Analysis provided indicates that 95% of The Mercian rooms with windows facing 211 pass the Average Daylight Factor test, with only 20 combined living rooms and kitchens falling short, but these have been assessed as kitchens.

PODIUM OVERSHADOWING:

"With the development of the 211 site, a large area of the podium does not receive more than 2 hours sunlight on the assessment date of 21 March. The additional effect of the current application proposal is a small area in the north eastern corner of the podium. Whilst there would be a loss of direct sunlight to the podium this would be mitigated by the improved wind microclimate as a result of 211 Broad Street. On balance, therefore I consider that there would be no significant adverse impact on the outdoor podium amenity area." - Planning Officer.

WIND:

A wind study has been meticulously conducted, with the conclusion that without 211, or the recently approved, 61-storey, 100 Broad Street, the Mercian podium is suitable for short periods of standing/sitting or strolling only. The introduction of 211 to the Mercian podium, would improve the wind environment, with only the introduction of 100 Broad Street having a minor impact.

"Furthermore the impact of 211 Broad Street building on the wind microclimate in its vicinity is low and pedestrian wind comfort should not be an issue. No mitigation measures are therefore needed." - Planning Officer.

BUILDABILITY:

Both Moda and Cumberland House have also objected on grounds that the confined size of the site would generate significant challenges to build. Solicitors acting for Moda and Cumberland House have since confirmed that they will not allow any cranes, equipment or materials to oversail their land, and as such the proposed development is not deliverable.

The applicants argue that buildability is not a material planning consideration for the purpose of determining this application. Nevertheless they have suggested that it would be possible for the crane to be located within the core, which will raise itself up as the core is constructed.

CONCLUSION

"The location of the development is suitable for a tall building and the proposed super slender tower would contribute to a cluster of building of well-designed tall buildings that would enhance the Westside quarter of the city centre and raise the quality of this section of Broad Street.

Moreover, the public benefits of the scheme outweigh any “less than substantial harm” to heritage assets. Whilst concerns of Moda and Cumberland House have been noted, the Planning Officer considers that the supporting technical studies are robust and that the proposed development would not have such significant adverse impacts to justify refusal.

Therefore, the development is acceptable subject to safeguarding conditions."

Recommendation: Approve subject to safeguarding conditions

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