The Site

The Site lies to the south of Birmingham Road situated within an established residential area. The site is within the Allesley Conservation Area and as such there is a need to ensure that any proposals reflect the appearance and character of the Conservation Area.

The site is located within the Village of Allesley, which benefits from a range of local amenities and services. Excellent public transport links are within easy walking distance with a localised bus service for the Allesley village along with services to Solihull, Birmingham International railway station and Birmingham Airport. Located within the existing Allesley village the site provides an ideal opportunity to create a walkable community that integrates well with the surrounding established neighbourhood and minimises the need to travel by car.

The existing access that serves the former hotel will be utilised for the development.

The main consideration for the development of the site is the Allesley Conservation Area and the Listed Buildings within the village and how the development responds to these. The Site has few other technical constraints, meaning that development is achievable.

The Allesley Conservation Area was first designated in 1968 and was subsequently extended in 1994. There is currently no adopted Appraisal or Management Plan for the Conservation Area.

The Conservation Area boundary includes the historic core of the settlement as well as outlying areas of modern development and open, green spaces. The historic settlement of Allesley is thought to be of medieval origin, with the Church of All Saints (located near the centre of the Conservation Area) providing the ecclesiastical focus and the former site of the medieval manor house (thought to lie outside the Conservation Area, c. 300m to the south) providing the focus of secular power. Historic mapping illustrates that a predominantly linear settlement pattern had developed by the 19^th century, with buildings lining and fronting onto Birmingham Road. This strong linear emphasis remains today

Buildings within the Conservation Area are eclectic in age and style, reflecting the piecemeal development and evolution of the settlement over time. Traditional building materials and finishes include local sandstone, timber, render, red brick, clay tiles and natural slate. In terms of scale, buildings typically range between one and three storeys.

Fig 4: Facilities and Services Plan