Tag: Birmingham Development Plan
Government inspector endorses Birmingham Development Plan
The Birmingham Development Plan (BDP) – the council’s long-term strategic plan for the whole city – has been endorsed by the government planning inspectorate. The BDP will allow the development of 51,100 additional homes, over 300 hectares of employment land, 350,000 sqm of retail floor space and 745,000 sqm of office floor space. The inspector […]
Shaping the future of our high streets, housing and open spaces
A key city-wide planning development policy that will help shape the future of Birmingham’s high streets, housing and open spaces is set for consultation if approved by cabinet. The Development Management Development Plan Document (DM DPD) sets out detailed planning policies that will support the strategic Birmingham Development Plan. Councillor Tahir Ali, cabinet member for […]
Birmingham Development Plan for sustainable growth
The pre-submission version of the Birmingham Development Plan, which sets out a strategy for sustainable growth across the city for the next 18 years, is due to be discussed at cabinet on Monday 21 October. The BDP includes proposals for how and where new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure will be delivered and the type […]
Birmingham Development Plan consultation
Click on the following link to take part in the consultation: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/plan2031 Birmingham's rapidly expanding population means the city needs to plan for around 80,000 new homes and more than 100,000 new jobs by 2031. Experts have calculated that the city's current urban area only has enough space for up to 43,000 new dwellings - […]
Creating a city fit for a growing, successful population
Birmingham's rapidly expanding population means the city needs to plan for around 80,000 new homes and more than 100,000 new jobs by 2031. Experts have calculated that the city's current urban area only has enough space for up to 43,000 new dwellings - a shortfall of 30,000 homes. For this reason, the council is now […]
