Dickens Heath
Solihull, West Midlands
Planning Application SubmittedHolt Property identified the strategic potential of land immediately west of Dickens Heath at the outset of the current Local Plan review, assembling titles and securing landowner agreements.
Although still within the Green Belt, its connectivity and location positioned it for future release. The site progressed into the Regulation 19 draft Local Plan as a proposed housing allocation and is now the subject of a live outline application for up to 450 dwellings promoted by Richborough.
Background
Strategic opportunity recognised early in the Local Plan cycle; ownerships mapped and option agreements completed.
Landowners engaged, creating a single, coherent land assembly.
Richborough appointed as strategic land promoter.
Site advanced into the Regulation 19 (submission) draft Local Plan as a proposed residential allocation.
Outline application for circa 450 homes submitted to Solihull MBC; application remains active despite the subsequent withdrawal of the draft Plan.
At circa 91 acres (36.8 ha), the site is progressing through the planning system under a robust, deliverable masterplan.
Results
Live outline application for up to 450 homes across two parcels separated by Tythe Barn Lane.
Masterplan incorporates a new Community Sports Hub on the northern parcel, enhancing local facilities.
Southern parcel earmarked for phased residential development, enabling managed delivery.
Integrated pedestrian and cycle links to Dickens Heath, Tidbury Green and surrounding green infrastructure.
Convenient access to Whitlocks End and Wythall rail stations supports sustainable travel choices.
Flagship Midlands opportunity for Richborough, underpinned by Holt Property’s strategic land-assembly expertise and forward-looking approach.
Richborough Estates have worked with Holt Property Limited for a number of years’ and we have always found them professional, proactive and knowledgeable to work with. Notably they assisted in identifying one of Richborough Estates most exciting current projects, the strategic land opportunity in Dickens Heath, which is a large site put forward as a preferred option for Green Belt release within the emerging Solihull Local Plan Review. Richborough Estates find Holt Property excellent on all strategic land matters and we enjoy working with their team, and we look forward to future projects with them.
James Bradshaw Managing Director at Richborough Estates
We have an excellent reputation with our clients, understanding their needs and building strong relationships resulting in successful outcomes.