Dozens of homes planned for derelict Birmingham factory site

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 02:27 · Archive

Developers plan to build 47 homes on a former factory site near Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham.

Developers have revealed proposals to build 47 new homes on a derelict former factory site near Edgbaston Reservoir in Birmingham. Stonebond Properties is behind the scheme, with a public consultation launched this week. The site, at the junction of Osler Street and Icknield Port Road, was most recently occupied by Hermetic, a business producing rubber items such as vehicle mud flaps, but is now closed off from the community behind brick walls on all sides.

The housing mix comprises 18 three-bedroom homes and three four-bedroom homes, a combination of traditional housing and low-rise apartments. The proposal includes a strong focus on affordable housing, with provision anticipated to meet or exceed local planning policy requirements.

Beyond the residential element, the scheme incorporates new pedestrian links along Osler Street and Icknield Port Road, along with new viewpoints for the canal. Ecological surveys will inform the final layout and mitigation measures. The site is currently poor for ecology and biodiversity, with significant areas of hardstanding, though the canal and reservoir support bird and bat populations.

The vacant land sits directly adjacent to existing residential housing and within walking and cycling distance of local amenities and services. According to the consultation information, the site is located in an area with the lowest likelihood of flooding and is appropriate for residential development.

How it is being reported

• Dozens of homes could be built on former Birmingham factory site near reservoirThe plans include 18 three-bedroom homes and three four-bedroom homes.Express & Star · 25 Oct, 02:00
• Dozens of homes could be built on former Birmingham factory site near reservoirThe plans include 18 three-bedroom homes and three four-bedroom homes.Birmingham World · 25 Oct, 02:00
• Dozens of homes could be built on former Birmingham factory site near reservoirThe derelict Birmingham site could be completely transformed if plans are given the green lightBirminghamLive · 24 Oct, 08:00

In this story: Birmingham · Edgbaston Reservoir · Stonebond Properties · Hermetic

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