Your Area

Here are all the recent documents that have been produced for residents by the partnership.  To download a document click on it.

Updates on the 3 neighbourhood planned areas:

• North Arran Way update leaflet (not currently available)
• Craig Croft update leaflet (2007)
• Kingshurst and Babbs Mill Neighbourhood Plan  

 Newsletters

• February 2007
• August 2007
• October 2007
• December 2007
• March 2008
• June 2008
• October 2008
• March 2010

Stategic Framework

• Strategic Framework (agreed 2005)
• Strategic Framework Addendum (agreed June 2009)

To find out more about the strategic framework review in 2008/09 click here.

Residents charter

 To download a copy Click here

(updated 26th May 2010)

The story so far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space.

In January 2009 we consulted residents and stakeholders on our key findings from the review of the strategic framework which included the new way of planning the regeneration, an approach based on Clusters and the Cluster Plan which shows where those key investment areas are.

The Cole Valley Vision

John Thompson & Partners (JTP), Alan Baxter Associates (ABA) and a consultant team have been appointed by the North Solihull Partnership (NSP) to develop a strategic Vision and masterplan for the areas referred to as the Gateway North & South Clusters.  The NSP identifies these clusters as areas for intervention and regeneration, and the masterplan will set out key opportunities for physical, social and economic change.One of the main aims of the study is to explore how the River Cole Valley can be reconnected with both Chelmsley Wood Town Centre and the surrounding residential communities. It is essential that the Vision reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community and the main focus of the process will be the Community Planning Weekend held over the weekend of the 4/5 June 2010 at Bishop Wilson Primary School, Pike Drive, Solihull. 

To view the flyer for the planning weekend click here.

(updated 25th May 2010)

The story so far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space.

In January 2009 we consulted residents and stakeholders on our key findings from the review of the strategic framework which included the new way of planning the regeneration, an approach based on Clusters and the Cluster Plan which shows where those key investment areas are. For more information click here

The Gateway South Cluster  is a key gateway at the intersection of the major and local highway networks. It represents an opportunity to create prominent, high quality development including a new Village Centre, a new Primary School and generate funding to enhance the adjacent strategic green space and river valley.

The Cole Valley Vision

John Thompson & Partners (JTP), Alan Baxter Associates (ABA) and a consultant team have been appointed by the North Solihull Partnership (NSP) to develop a strategic Vision and masterplan for the areas referred to as the Gateway North & South Clusters.  The NSP identifies these clusters as areas for intervention and regeneration, and the masterplan will set out key opportunities for physical, social and economic change.One of the main aims of the study is to explore how the River Cole Valley can be reconnected with both Chelmsley Wood Town Centre and the surrounding residential communities. It is essential that the Vision reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community and the main focus of the process will be the Community Planning Weekend held over the weekend of the 4/5 June 2010 at Bishop Wilson Primary School, Pike Drive, Solihull. 

To view the flyer for the planning weekend click here.

The Story So Far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space. For more information click here

In 2007 we developed through consultation the North Area Strategy. The purpose of local area strategies is to  supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years. An important principal for the local area strategies was that they did not include proposals for intervention in existing housing areas.  

The production of the North Area Strategy followed a two stage consultation process, dealing with following issues.

•  The schools programme;
•  Green space; and
•  Early housing sites ahead of neighbourhood planning.

 Significant investment has already been committed to this cluster:

• The new Lanchester School has opened
• Park Hall School has been redeveloped under the Building Schools for the future (BSF) programme and opened in October 2008

Residential developments and our improvements to green space

For more information click here

New approach to planning the regeneration

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneration activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for the Lanchester Cluster will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with residents to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for this area. This Plan was approved in draft by the Council in November 2005. In March 2006 we sent local residents a Phasing Plan showing the order in which changes would take place.

In 2007 we developed through consultation the North Area Strategy. The purpose of local area strategies is to  supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years.

We have completed a number of milestones in the transformation of this neighbourhood:

•  Neighbourhood Plan approved - 2005
•  Approx 200 new homes have been built, with a further 64 in progress (Jun 2010)
• Planning Application for Village Centre approved click here for the latest information
• Smiths Wood Community Primary School completed Feb 2009

For information on our residential developments and improvements to green space within the area click here.

The Story So Far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space. For more information click here

In 2007 we developed through consultation the North Area Strategy. The purpose of local area strategies is to  supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years.

The production of the North Area Strategy followed a two stage consultation process, dealing with following issues.

•        The schools programme;
•         Green space; and
•         Early housing sites ahead of neighbourhood planning.

 Significant investment has already been committed to this cluster:

• A newly built Forest Oak & Merstone Special Schools
• A newly built Woodlands Campus
• A newly built Smiths Wood Sports College
• The St John the Baptist Catholic Primary school is located in this area, and it is intended that this school will in the future, combine with St Anthony's Catholic School.

Residential and green space improvements

Woodlands Highway residential and green space improvements for more information click here

New approach to planning the regeneration

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneratiojn activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for the Woodlands Cluster will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with local people and businesses to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for the Kingshurst and Babbs Mill neighbourhoods.

In 2007 we developed through consultation the North Area Strategy. The purpose of local area strategies is to supplement the Strategic Framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework.

The new Primary School in Kingshurst opened on the 21st January 2008, to find out more go to the education page.

To date 24 new homes have been built with a further 13 to be comleted shortly (July 2010)

Residential developments

For more information click here.

New approach to planning the regeneration

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneratiojn activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for Kingshurst will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area.

The Story So Far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space. For more information click here

In 2006/07 we developed the South Area Strategy, over 550 residents attended our events and gave valuable feedback on our proposals. The purpose of local area strategies is to  supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years.  

Regeneration in this large cluster would be focussed on a new village centre. This will incorporate the existing LIFT centre, a new primary school building to accommodate the proposed combination of Hatchford and Bennett's Well schools.

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneratiojn activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for the Bosworth Drive Cluster will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area.

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with residents to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for Craig Croft. This Plan was approved in draft by the Council in November 2005. In March 2006 we sent local residents a Phasing Plan showing the order in which changes would take place.

In 2006/07 we developed the South Area Strategy, over 550 residents attended our events and gave valuable feedback on our proposals. The purpose of local area strategies is to supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years.  

We have completed a number of milestones in the transformation of this neighbourhood:

• 124 new homes built with a further 46 under construction (July 2010)

• Planning Application for Village Centre approved click here  for the latest information

• The new Bishop Wilson School to be built as part of the new Village Centre for more info click here.

Residential developments and our improvements to green space

For more information click here

New approach to planning the regeneration

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneratiojn activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for whole Craig Croft Cluster will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area.

The Story So Far

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space. For more information click here

In 2006/07 we developed the South Area Strategy, over 550 residents attended our events and gave valuable feedback on our proposals. The purpose of local area strategies is to  supplement the Strategic framework and take forward the principles of the Strategic Framework, allowing early activity in locations where a master plan will not be produced for a number of years.  

 Alcott (a) and Chelmsley Wood Town Centre (b)

 a)The overall focus for the cluster is Chelmsley Wood town centre but it also includes the new primary school on the St. Anne's site.

• There are proposals to combine Alcott Hall Primary School with Coleshill Heath Primary School on a site yet to be determined.
• The cluster includes main distributor roads – Chelmsley Road & Moorend Avenue, which together with other key bus routes along Greenlands Road & Berwicks Lane results in good accessibility.

b) It also includes opportunities to improve areas of strategic green space and the River Cole corridor.- Chelmsley Wood Town Centre should be viewed in a slightly different context from the other clusters.

• It is the main centre in North Solihull and has benefited from work already undertaken by existing projects.
• The Town Centre Cluster will seek to maximise investment and become a more attractive destination.
• The cluster can provide development that complements its commercial and community activities and supports its links to the public transport network.

Delivering these changes will require partnership working with a wide range of land holding interests, service providers and the community.

Following the strategic framework review which was agreed in June 2009 the new way of planning the regeneration is an approach based on Clusters. The cluster approach focuses on bringing forward regeneratiojn activities centred around large scale investments such as new schools and villages centres.

Spatial master planning is the process in which we bring forward the physical regeneration for an area. In the future a spatial master plan for the Alcott Cluster will be developed alongside the community and stakeholders and everyone within the cluster will have an opportunity to shape the spatial master plan for that area.

North Arran Way is included in the North Area. The Neighbourhood Plan for this area has been completed following intensive consultation with local people and businesses in 2005 and 2006.

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with residents to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for this area. This Plan was approved in draft by the Council in November 2005. In March 2006 we sent local residents a Phasing Plan showing the order in which changes would take place.

If you are a resident, the most important thing to remember is that, if you do need to move home as part of the regeneration plans, we will visit you individually in your home and explain everything to you, including the financial help we can offer you.

We have already completed a number of milestones in the transformation of this neighbourhood:

• Neighbourhood Plan approved - 2005
• Phasing Plan approved - 2006
• Planning Application for first housing sites approved – May 2007
• Approx 200 new homes have been built, with 60 in progress.
• Planning Application for Village Centre approved – May 2007
• Smiths Wood Community Primary School completed Spring 2009.

For information about the housing schemes within your area click here.

Kingshurst and Babbs Mill are included in the North Area. The Neighbourhood Plan for this area has been completed following intensive consultation with local people and businesses in 2006 and 2007. 

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with local people to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for this area. This Plan was approved in draft by the Council in September 2006, and in Spring 2007 we sent residents a Phasing Plan showing the order in which changes would take place. (To download this plan click here). None of the dates have changed from those in the Phasing Plan we distributed in 2007.

If you are a resident, the most important thing to remember is that, if you do need to move home as part of the regeneration plans, we will visit you individually in your home and explain everything to you, including the financial help we can offer you.

We have already completed a number of milestones in the transformation of this neighbourhood:

• Neighbourhood Plan approved - 2006
• Phasing Plan approved – 2007
• The new Primary School in Kingshurst opened on the 21st January 2008, to find out more go to the education page.

For more details on the plans for Kingshurst & Babbs Mill, download the Phasing Plan.

Lancester Way is included in the Northern Area.

If you are a resident of Lanchester Way, you are still yet to go through a Neighbourhood Planning Process. You will be notified by post when this process starts, but the precise details of when this will take place are still to be decided - you can keep an eye on our website for updates.

The Story So Far

In June 2007 we ran a two-week consultation programme kicking off with a fun and information day in Lanchester Park. This gave us a chance to talk to residents in more detail about the North Solihull Strategic Framework and the plans for the area.

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space.

To download your copy of the Strategic Framework click here. Please note this is a large file and may take a few minutes to download.

You can also download our plans for the North Area, and our latest newsletter by clicking here.

Woodlands is included the Northern Area.

If you are a resident of Woodlands, you are still yet to go through a Neighbourhood Planning Process. You will be notified by post when this process starts, but the precise details of when this will take place are still to be decided - you can keep an eye on our website for updates.

Cooks Lane is included in the Northern Area.

If you are a resident of Cooks Lane, you are still yet to go through a Neighbourhood Planning Process. You will be notified by post when this process starts, but the precise details of when this will take place are still to be decided - you can keep an eye on our website for updates.

The Story So Far

We carried out the first stage of the South Area Strategy consultation in October 2006. Over 550 residents attended our events and gave valuable feedback on our proposals. To see the plans click here.

The next stage is to develop Neighbourhood Plans for the South Area. Residents will be notified by post when this process starts and we will invite you to come and give us your comments.

Craig Croft is included in the South Area. The Neighbourhood Plan for this area has been completed following intensive consultation with local people and businesses in 2006 and 2007. 

The Story So Far

In 2005, we worked with local people to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for this area. This Plan was approved in draft by the Council in November 2005, and in March 2006 we sent residents a Phasing Plan showing the order in which changes would take place. (To download this plan click here). Some of these dates have now changed from those in the Phasing Plan we distributed in March 2006. 

Craig Croft 8

Craig Croft 8 owner visits are to commence in January 2009 and Craig Croft 8 tenant visits are to commence in November 2008.

Craig Croft 9

Craig Croft 9 owner visits are to commence in September 2009/September 2010 and Craig Croft 9 tenant visits are to commence in September 2009.

The Story So Far

The aim is to talk to you in more detail on some of the things in the North Solihull Strategic Framework.

The Strategic Framework, was agreed by Solihull Council in February 2005 after we consulted residents in 2004. It sets out how the Partnership intends to improve the physical and social infrastructure of North Solihull through major investment in schools, Village Centres, transport and green space.

To download your copy of the Strategic Framework click here. Please note this is a large file and may take a few minutes to download.

However, we are not yet ready to look at improvements for the Central Area. Residents will be notified by post when this process starts and we will invite local people to come and talk to us about the proposed plans.