Proposals
New homes, open spaces and ecological enhancements
Land South of Norton Lane offers an opportunity to deliver up to 850 high quality homes, alongside infrastructure improvements and new amenities accessible to the wider community.
The development will include more than 25 hectares of high-quality green spaces, as well as play areas, for local people to use and enjoy and wildlife to thrive.
Key features
Supporting the new and existing community
- Up to 850 high-quality homes to meet the diverse needs of the local community.
- Over 25 hectares of accessible green open spaces and play areas with a range of recreational activities.
- Extensive landscaping and new tree planting to support local biodiversity.
- Inclusion of a range of new amenities such as a café, shop or community hall.
- A new mobility hub with new bus stops, EV charging points and bicycle parking.
- Improved flood management for the local area, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and natural features such as retention ponds and swales.
The site
Site location
The site is located to the south of Norton Lane, Tidbury Green and offers close connections to Wythall Railway Station.
Site Boundary (58.08ha)
Emerging proposals
- Site boundary
Public Rights of Way
Existing vegetation
Proposed landscape planting
Proposed sustainable drainage features
Proposed vehicular access
Proposed pedestrian / cycle access
Proposed location of pedestrian crossing (across Norton Lane)
Proposed active travel route
Proposed recreational route
Indicative residential development area
Proposed location of mixed use area
Proposed open space
Proposed Parkland
Proposed tree-lined primary street
Proposed area for allotment / orchard
Proposed attenuation basins and flood alleviation
Proposed area of play
Housing
New high quality homes for all
The development will deliver up to 850 high-quality homes to meet the diverse needs of the local community. A mix of housing types will be provided, ensuring that those at different stages of life have access to the homes they need.
- Family homes – a selection of well-designed homes will be available, ranging from smaller properties for first-time buyers to larger houses suited to growing families.
- Affordable housing – 50% of the homes will be designated as affordable (such as shared-ownership and affordable rent), helping to support residents onto the housing ladder.
- Approximately 5% of plots for self-build and custom-build homeowners
- Potential care housing – we are exploring provision for specialist accommodation to cater for older residents and those requiring support.
- Sustainable design – homes will be built to high energy efficiency standards and could include measures to reduce carbon emissions such as electric vehicle charging points, helping to future proof homes.
Landscaping
New, publicly accessible open spaces
Creating a well-balanced and attractive environment is central to the vision for this development. Open spaces and ecological enhancements will be key features, providing areas for both residents and wildlife to thrive.
Extensive, high-quality green spaces will be woven throughout the development, totalling more than 25 hectares – the equivalent of around 35 football pitches. These spaces will include play areas and open spaces for a range of recreational activities.
Sustainable drainage
Improved flood management for the local area
We understand that flooding is a key issue locally, particularly along Norton Lane. Solihull Council has identified the need for a flood alleviation scheme in this area, which Summix is planning to deliver as part of the proposals.
The flood alleviation scheme will solve existing flooding issues along Norton Lane, benefitting in the region of 60 properties. It will also ensure that our proposals will not cause any increase to flooding issues in the area.
These improvements would include:
- Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS)
Designed to slow down and control the flow of rainwater, SuDS will help to prevent excess water from overwhelming drainage networks. - Retention ponds and swales
These natural features will be integrated into the landscape, helping to store excess water during heavy rainfall and providing valuable wildlife habitats. - Permeable paving
Allowing rainwater to drain into the soil, reducing runoff and the risk of flooding.
We are committed to working with Solihull Council and the local community to explore, design and implement a series of solutions to reduce flood risk in the local area, providing a material improvement for existing residents living in Tidbury Green.
Site boundary
Potential Flood Alleviation and Attenuation Basin
Potential channel and swale
Approximate extent of existing properties to benefit from Flood Alleviation Scheme
Amenities
New community amenities for everyday needs
A thriving community needs more than just homes. To support the growing population, the development will incorporate a range of amenities that cater to everyday needs and enhance quality of life. These could include a café, shop or community hall. We are keen to understand what the existing community most needs.
