02/01/ 2009.
Redevelopment of Lucas BW3,BW4 & bw5 Factories Shaftmoor Lane. Originally Posted By Jackie Hill, With Thanks to Jackie, Len.
Are you aware the Lucas Factory in Shaftmoor Lane closed last year and there are now aproposed development for this site
Regeneration of the former Lucas/Denso Factory, Shaftmoor Lane Industrial Estate
The opportunity exists to deliver a significant regeneration of the former Lucas/Denso premises Shaftmoor Lane Industrial Estate. This would see the building of new homes and a retirement village together with landscaping and community open space.
CKC Properties, the company behind the proposals, own the site and is currently evolving a planning application for its redevelopment
It is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted to Birmingham City Council by the end of the year
What is proposed??
The site covers just over 5 hectares.
The site is now vacant and is increasingly becoming vandalised and a magnet for anti-social behaviour. it needs to be redeveloped
Proposed development of approximately 180 affordable homes to be operated by a Housing Association. This would provide some new flats but the majority would be family homes with associated car parking and gardens
Development of a Retirement Village to be operated by Extracare. This would provide in the region of 260 units for retired people. Extracare provides a full range of leisure facilities for all its residents together with a restaurant and cafe. Units are available either to rent privately, purchase or on a shared equity basis. Care provided ranges from self-sufficient though to nursing care.
Road access would be provided to the whole of the developement from Shaftmoor Lane
Landscaping and contributions to highways improvements, education and health facilities will need to be discussed with the relevant authorities and will form the basis of any legal agreement with the council
The development would be designed and masterplanned in order to ensure that a quality residential environment is created
Benifits of the proposal
Regeneration of a brownfield site
Provision of much needed affordable homes
Delivery of a high quality retirement Village
Devolopment that is appropriate to a residential area
Sustainable site with excellent acess to the city
YOUR VIEWS COUNT
Please if you have any questions about the proposal or want to give your view either write to
FREEPOST COMMUNITY CONNECT or Email
[email protected] If you have any comments or views about this planned redevelopement post them yes or no and any suggestions. Len.