Planning

Birmingham Development Plan 2031 (adopted January 2017)

Langley was allocated for housing in the Birmingham Development Plan in January 2017.
The Birmingham Development Plan Policy GA5 states:

“The Langley Sustainable Urban Extension will be an exemplar of sustainable development and a destination of choice for families wishing to live in Birmingham. The development will achieve the highest standards of sustainability and design and provide a range of supporting facilities to help foster a strong sense of community.”

“The new neighbourhood will provide for a mix of housing sizes, types and tenures, including affordable housing in line with the requirements in Policy TP31 (35%). There will, however, be a primary focus on the provision of family housing.”

“A range of supporting facilities will be included as part of the development including early years provision, new primary schools, a new secondary school, health care facilities and local shops and services.”

“The development will benefit from a new junction with the A38 and new connections into the built-up area.”

Langley Supplementary Planning Document (April 2019)

The Langley Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides the design framework for how Langley could be developed and was adopted as a Birmingham City Council guidance in April 2019.

The SPD allows the Langley Sutton Coldfield Consortium, who will be responsible for delivering Langley, to develop proposals that will form the basis of the site-wide Outline Planning Application.

The Langley SPD can be viewed here: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/langleypeddimorespd

Planning Application Submission (December 2021)

The Outline Planning Application has now been submitted to Birmingham City Council. The application is for up to 5,500 dwellings and will include: affordable housing; a mixed-use district centre; two local community hubs; education provision (early years, up to three primary schools, one secondary school and sixth form); community facilities (including health facilities, extensive public open space, sports and play facilities); two new access points to the A38; highways improvement and mitigation; public transport provision; and a network of walking and cycling routes. The application number is 2021/10567/PA.

Summary information sheets, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions, are available to download from the resources tab.

Birmingham City Council Planning Committee resolved to grant permission for the Outline Planning Application on 22nd December 2022 subject to the signing of a S106 Agreement.

“We have worked closely with Birmingham City Council and stakeholders during the development of the plans and look forward to continued engagement with local stakeholders and residents as we progress the proposals.”