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Edgbaston Reservoir
Masterplan
Draft Supplementary Planning Document
April 2019
1 1 Waterside promenade
Paprocany Lake Waterfront, Tychy, Poland.
RS+ Robert Skitek Architects.
Image © Tomasz Zakrzewski
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2 Contemporary watersport facility with innovative design
Floating Kayak Club, Vejle Fjord, Denmark.
FORCE4 Architects.
Image © Søren Aagaard
3 High-quality architecture providing panoramic views
Welsh Water Centre, Llandegfedd Reservoir, Wales.
Contents
Hall and Bednarczyk Architects.
Image © James Morris
4 Member of the Birmingham All Year Round Swimming Club 1908
5 Sailing on the reservoir
Image © Midlands Sailing Club
Foreword page 3
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Introduction page 5 Context page 9
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Vision page 15 Delivery page 29
Big moves
Development principles
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1 Wildlife at the reservoir
2 2 Floating Kayak Club, Vejle Fjord, Denmark.
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Architect FORCE4 Architects
Image © Søren Aagaard
Foreword
Edgbaston Reservoir is one of Birmingham’s most important open spaces combining
opportunities for sport and recreation with valuable natural habitats and tranquil
environments.
We are delighted to be launching this masterplan as the first step toward realising the full
potential of the reservoir as a wonderfully unique asset for the residents of Birmingham.
With the city’s population set to grow by 10% over the next 15 years, open spaces such as
Edgbaston Reservoir will provide a unique asset to support the health and well-being of
existing and future residents.
1 Through this masterplan, the City Council is promoting the important role of the reservoir,
and defining a vision for an asset of regional importance that offers a diverse mix of
2 activities, set within a rich natural environment.
Building on its role as a centre for water sports, there are huge opportunities to enhance the
reservoir as a public open space and improve its offer to create a major leisure destination
that provides for both residents and visitors alike.
The size of the reservoir means that alongside its role as a leisure destination, its valuable
natural habitats for fauna and flora can be treasured and enhanced, and its important
heritage celebrated.
In promoting its role as a multifaceted place, we can maximise the social and environmental
benefits of the reservoir, and help underpin the delivery of our inclusive economic growth
agenda.
Councillor Ian Ward Councillor Sharon Thompson
Leader Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods
Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council
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The reservoir serves
a wide range of
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Introduction
1 Bostanlı Footbridge and Sunset Lounge, Bostanlı Mahallesi, Turkey.
Studio Evren Basbug Architects
Image © ZM Yasa Architecture Photography
2 Image © Sea Cadets
3 Waterside promenade
Paprocany Lake Waterfront, Tychy, Poland.
RS+ Robert Skitek Architects.
Image © Tomasz Zakrzewski
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Observation platform
Introduction
Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, Quebec, Canada.
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Edgbaston Reservoir is an important open space and the second largest body of water in
the city. It is a destination for water based sport and recreation, and provides significant
value in terms of ecology and biodiversity. Located on the doorstep of the city centre, the
reservoir serves a wide range of communities and acts as a visitor destination. The reservoir
and its surrounding environment is an underutilised resource that could benefit from
significant investment.
The City Council has produced this Purpose
masterplan to establish the future vision for The masterplan is being prepared as a
the reservoir, and define how the unique formal Supplementary Planning Document
recreation, heritage, and natural capital (SPD) to ensure the vision of a vibrant
value can be maximised. reservoir, supports a thriving community.
The masterplan has been brought forward In line with the National Planning Policy
in the context of the plans for the city centre Framework, this SPD will add detail and
and the Greater Icknield area. Both are guidance to the statutory Birmingham
seeing major growth, delivering new homes, Development Plan (BDP). It will expand *City Hospital
jobs and infrastructure, and attracting on core policies (including BDP Policy
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greater numbers of visitors. Growth Area 2), to ensure the coordinated
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needs of the city’s growing population, This draft SPD sets out clear principles of
whilst conserving and enhancing the what is expected from future development.
important assets that exist there today. It provides flexibility to ensure detailed *Port Loop
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approaches are established through the PLAN 1 Context
This masterplan has been produced in planning application process. Alongside
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partnership with The Canal and Rivers other policies and guidance, this document Key Edgbaston
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Trust and Sport England. It defines the Big will be a material consideration when CITY
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Moves and development principles that will determining planning applications on this CENTRE
maximise the important role of the reservoir, site. Canal network *Brindleyplace
and deliver the highest-quality environment West Coast rail line
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Context
1 Coots resident at the reservoir
2 Boats stored at the Midland Sailing Club
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“ Edgbaston Reservoir
is an important part
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industrial heritage
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1 Flyer advertising ‘Blackpool Week’
Context
2 Haywood’s 1917 masterplan for the central area of Birmingham
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Completed in 1829, Edgbaston Reservoir is an important part of Birmingham’s industrial
heritage, having been designed by Thomas Telford. It is a key open space that serves a wide
community with a range of opportunities for leisure and recreational activity.
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Covering approximately 32 hectares, with The growing popularity of Victorian
24 hectares of open water, the reservoir seaside resorts influenced development
is regarded as a haven for wildlife and an at the reservoir. During the early part of
unrivalled natural asset. The reservoir is the twentieth century, a masterplan was
designated as a Local Nature Reserve and a produced by Architect William Haywood,
Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. for an extensive Pleasure and Zoological
A variety of woodland, grassland and Garden (see image 4). It proposed a grand
wetland habitats surround the open water boulevard connecting the reservoir to a
supporting bird, bat and newt species. redesigned Centenary Square. Although
never realised, these plans indicate the
The reservoir’s original purpose was to refill value placed on the reservoir over a century
Birmingham’s canals, and their important ago as a key recreational asset for health,
function continues today. Historically it sport and entertainment.
also performed cultural and public health
functions. In the Victorian era, illnesses such The reservoir’s heritage is reflected in the
as tuberculosis, and increased levels of range of historic assets across the site
pollution in the city, led to great importance including the Grade II Listed Reservoir Lodge
placed on access to fresh air and open and depot buildings, as well as the locally
space. listed dam, reservoir, and ancillary structures.
4 Haywood’s 1918 scheme for the Pleasure and Zoological Gardens
5 The original Victorian entrance to the reservoir
6 The Birmingham All Year Round Swimming Club in 1908
Timeline
First record of the Anglo Saxon Construction of the Icknield Port Roach Pool transforms Joseph Gillott purchases a large Construction
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The reservoir evolves into a pleasure
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William Haywood and Neville Chamberlain develop Plans explored for the
area name ‘rot tun’ meaning Loop, part of James Brindley’s canal into Edgbaston Reservoir area of John Perrott’s estate to of Edgbaston resort with a roller-skating rink, jetty for visionary plans for a Pleasure and Zoological development of an inland Edgbaston Reservoir
‘cheerful farm’ from Birmingham to Wolverhampton to feed the new canal develop a middle class suburb Waterworks boat hire, and small steam ship Gardens at Edgbaston Reservoir (never realised) lido (never realised) Masterplan launched
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Completion of Perrott’s Folly, Thomas Telford’s Erection of Reservoir Lodge First records of Charles Blondin tightrope Midland Sailing Club Skating rink converted to a dance hall Galaland lease of the reservoir
commissioned by J. Perrott straight canal route and public promenade rowing on the walks across the reservoir in established ‘The Tower Ballroom’ thought to be sold to Butlins Ltd with plans for an
to view his country estate established around the reservoir reservoir front of crowds of spectators named after Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom amusement park (never realised)
Timeline compiled from sources including Midland Sailing Club, Birmingham Rowing Club, Birmingham Forum, Birmingham History Forum,
William Dargue’s ‘A history of Birmingham places and place names’, the Birmingham Mail and the Birmingham Gazette.
Images courtesy of Mac Joseph: www.oldladywood.co.uk
Plans sourced with the assistance of Stephen Hartland, Birmingham and West Midlands Victorian Society.
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Today, one of the reservoir’s additional The planned new urban neighbourhood
12 functions is as an established centre for at Icknield Port Loop, consisting of 1,150 13
water-based activities, including the Midland homes, will sit directly adjacent to the
Sailing Club, Birmingham Rowing Club, reservoir. The first 207 homes and public
Birmingham Canoe Club, and the TS Vernon open space of this development, started on
Sea Cadets. site in 2018, and a new swimming pool is
due to open on site in 2019.
Surrounded by existing communities, the
reservoir serves as an important resource for The masterplan sets out the potential for
SUMMERFIELD
local people, with several active community the reservoir to become a destination for PARK
groups. The reservoir’s location within the existing and new communities, providing
Greater Icknield Growth Area, and to the a high-quality open space and a variety of
west of the city centre, reflects its important activities.
role in the city’s future growth plans. With
the development plans for the city centre PORT LOOP
well underway, and a further 3,000 new DEVELOPMENT
homes and 1,000 new jobs being delivered AD
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Welsh Water Centre, Llandegfedd Reservoir, Wales.
Hall and Bednarczyk Architects.
Image © James Morris
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3 Waterside promenade
Paprocany Lake Waterfront, Tychy, Poland.
RS+ Robert Skitek Architects.
Image © Tomasz Zakrzewski
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Vision
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“ Biodiversity and heritage
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Jock Marshall Reserve Nature Walk, Melbourne, Australia.
Vision
Urban Initiatives
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Edgbaston Reservoir will become one of the city’s most valuable open spaces, set within
an ecologically rich natural environment. It will provide a regional destination where local
residents and visitors can enjoy a unique mix of land and water-based leisure and recreation
activities. The natural landscape, biodiversity, and heritage, will be celebrated to create a
safe distinctive place that supports the improved health and well-being of residents.
The transformation of key development sites around the reservoir will introduce new life
and activity. It will enhance the visitor experience and quality of place, and provide the
opportunity for new and existing residents to come together.
This vision will be secured through the delivery of the following Big Moves: AD
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BIG MOVES
Thomas Telford Place biodiversity is protected. The integration of
The creation of a landmark development will education and recreation uses will promote
bring new life and activity to the reservoir, interaction with the natural environment.
activate the waterfront, and deliver a CA
range of uses with improved public realm. N
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Through a comprehensive approach to the Promenade Loop
former Tower Ballroom and Osler Street A transformed pedestrian and cycling route
Park, the development will provide a mix will provide a unique experience creating a
continuous high-quality environment along AD
of residential, community and leisure uses TT
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integrate built form with the creation of a to the city’s wider walking and cycling
new promenade. This will provide a unique networks, encouraging more people to
focal point and optimise use of the water. access the reservoir, and enjoy the health CANAL
and well-being benefits.
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This gateway location will deliver a diverse
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A signposted walking trail will celebrate the
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rich heritage and culture at the reservoir,
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heritage buildings and respond to the canal PLAN 3 Big moves
setting and view across the reservoir. The and provide a key visitor attraction. The
introduction of new forms of development route will connect the reservoir to the Key
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will enhance the arrival experience, and historic Roundhouse in the city centre
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along the canal network. It will encourage Thomas Telford Place
open up connections between the Icknield
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movement between buildings such as
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Port Loop development, canal and reservoir. Reservoir View
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Tower. These towers are thought to have Natural parkland
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environment by creating a tranquil setting There is also the opportunity to create a RT
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for the local community and visitors. This new entrance to the reservoir as part of AD
family-friendly environment will broaden the development of the Waterworks site. n
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reservoir offer, and ensure that the valuable
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Illustrative image showing the potential development opportunity on the Tower Ballroom Site that
would increase activity, accommodate watersports users and provide an attractive promenade
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DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
Alongside the big moves, the following development principles will be at the forefront of
delivering the vision for the reservoir and will guide future development:
Connectivity local residents to enjoy. A dynamic mix of
Development will significantly enhance sporting and leisure uses will diversify the
accessibility and reconnect the reservoir offer, alongside residential use. This will
to new developments and the wider city. fully maximise the opportunity and ensure
The improvement of walking and cycling vibrancy, whilst maintaining places for quiet 2
routes, alongside the creation of a high- enjoyment of the reservoir landscape.
quality public realm, and managed vehicular
access, will be central to the transformation
of the area. Design 3
Future development will be of a high
quality, respond to surrounding context,
Activity complement the reservoir’s character, and
Edgbaston Reservoir will incorporate a conserve and enhance important natural
major recreational offer for visitors and and historic environment assets.
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oathouse featuring imaginative use of materials and
high-quality architecture
University College Boathouse, Oxford, England.
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atersport facility with purpose built wet area, Belsize Architects
integrated storage and viewing platform Image © Belsize Architects
Floating Kayak Club, Vejle Fjord, DenmarFORCE4
Architects
Image © Søren Aagaard 6 High-quality glazing design providing panoramic views
The Hide, Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Yorkshire.
Group Ginger Architects
3 Junior sailing session at the Midlands Sailing Club Image © Jim Stephenson
Image © Midlands Sailing Club
7 Bird hide using sustainable materials
4 Waterside promenade The Hide, Tophill Low Nature Reserve, Yorkshire.
Paprocany Lake Waterfront, Tychy, Poland. Group Ginger Architects
RS+ Robert Skitek Architects. Image © Jim Stephenson
Image © Tomasz Zakrzewski
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Development will deliver improvements to Improved connections to the reservoir will PLAN 4 Connectivity
connectivity and permeability. The reservoir be complemented by enhanced entrance
will be better integrated into the fabric of points around the perimeter. New and Key
the city, and more easily accessible from existing entrances will encourage movement
Masterplan boundary
key transport hubs, such as the planned from surrounding communities. These
Metro and Sprint stops on Hagley Road, will prioritise people on foot and by bike, Promenade Loop
and existing bus connections on local roads. be clearly marked, and create a safe,
Tolkien Walk
Walking and cycling will be encouraged welcoming environment for visitors and local
from the city centre along the canal network residents. Cycle parking facilities should be Walking and cycling route
and other sign-posted routes (BDP Policy provided at appropriate entrance points,
Canal link
TP39 and TP40). and cycle hire facilities would be supported
PORT LOOP
at a suitable location at the reservoir. New development blocks DEVELOPMENT
The promenade loop around the reservoir way AD
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already popular with dog walkers, runners, secure car parking provision is required. NORTH Ha
and cyclists. An upgraded path with an This will need to be coordinated across
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waterside access, and encourage people located away from the waterside, and be
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will be designed to accommodate growth minibus and coach parking facilities will
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in walking and cycling and minimise conflict need to be delivered to meet the needs of
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and abilities, therefore accessible, step-free is currently being prepared. This will set Bondi to Bronte Coast Walk Extension, Sydney, Australia.
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parking standards.
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will include links to the Harborne Walkway
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development. Improved walking, cycling,
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network directly from the city centre. In
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Edgbaston Reservoir will develop a dynamic Thomas Telford Place The leisure and recreation hub The masterplan supports the provision of 1 High-quality public realm with a vibrant mix of uses
Gaol Ferry Steps at Wapping Wharf, Bristol, England.
mix of land and water based activities Development of the Tower Ballroom Site will successfully integrate with the uses, such as boardwalks, picnic areas, play Gillespies/Umberslade and Muse Developments
Image © Jim Stephenson
to create a green leisure destination for and Osler Street Park will provide a focal redevelopment of the site and could facilities, and a zip line where they enhance
Birmingham’s residents and visitors. point for the reservoir, and incorporate a incorporate a number of buildings. It will be the reservoir and do not negatively impact 2 Sauna with view of the water
Grotto Sauna, Georgian Bay, Canada.
variety of uses and attractive public spaces. a high-quality development, neighbouring on identified assets. Uses will protect the PARTISANS Architects 1
Image © Jonathan Friedman
A range of water based activities will be These will complement and diversify the promenade, with active frontages and site’s rich biodiversity and its designation
supported where they contribute to the existing activity. Proposals could include an integrated solution to storage and as a Local Nature Reserve (BDP Policy
overall vision for the reservoir. Existing development on existing open space to access. TP8). Activity will encourage interaction
water based clubs will be supported help deliver the vision for the reservoir. with nature through sensitive development 2
to consolidate in one area to create a Compensation for the open space, including Existing water sports clubs could remain of nature walks, bird hides, and a wildlife
hub of activity. There are national and multi-use games area, would need to be in their existing locations where they education centre.
international examples of activities that agreed (BDP Policy TP9). This could include contribute to the overall vision of the
have been successfully introduced at large incorporating facilities within the new reservoir. However, they would have the The rich heritage of the reservoir and
water recreation areas. This includes cafés, development. opportunity to relocate to the leisure and surrounding area lends itself to the creation
viewing and wildlife watching areas, public recreation hub to create a focus of activity of a heritage trail. This would encourage
art installations, education uses, lidos and A suitable mix of housing types and tenures and footfall. The water sport offer could be movement between key historic buildings
saunas. (including affordable housing), will provide widened to incorporate a greater variety of interest. Temporary uses such as sporting
high-quality housing that maximises of activities including more extreme sports events and leisure attractions, including
Appropriate activity will be encouraged the waterside location (BDP Policy TP30 such as zip lines and cable tows. This would event space, will be supported to bring life
in suitable locations on the site to build and TP31). Residential, community, and encourage more people to use the reservoir and create further activity.
on the existing offer, enliven the area, and commercial uses will provide natural facilities. Measures to improve the reliability
attract visitors to spend time at the reservoir. surveillance, and generate activity that of the water levels will be supported where
Activity will complement surrounding land contributes to a safe and welcoming they contribute to the overall masterplan. 3
uses, and provide a unique offer. New environment. 3 Midlands Sailing Club at the reservoir
Image © Midlands Sailing Club
residential development needs to provide a The nearby former Hermetic Rubber Factory
suitable housing mix that integrates into the This site is the preferred location for a and Seven Trent Waterworks site offer 4 Nature activity walk
local community. leisure and recreation hub that includes the opportunity for further residential-led
a potential new regional facility for the schemes. Developments would complement 5 Sea Cadets exercise
Image © Sea Cadets
Marine Society and Sea Cadets Birmingham the Icknield Port Loop development and
Reservoir View (Vernon). Enhanced facilities will encourage utilise the historic built form. 6 Enclosed wildlife hide
Loch Leven Bird Hide, Fife, Scotland.
A vibrant mix of uses will create an exciting participation, and maximise the reservoir’s Icosis Architects
visitor destination, with uses that support potential as a regional water sports Image © Icosis Architects
planned activity at Icknield Port Loop. A destination (BDP Policy TP11). The wider reservoir
well-defined street frontage and entrance As well as water sports, a variety of activity 4
will improve connections to the reservoir A leisure and recreation hub also has will be integrated within the surrounding
and encourage footfall. An enhanced benefits for securing safe and efficient boat landscape to provide a broad recreational
role for existing heritage assets will be storage, and removing the potential conflict and leisure offer that appeals to a diverse
encouraged, and uses should build on the between vehicles, walkers, and cyclists mix of visitors. The promenade around the
industrial waterside character. Activities around the reservoir. The hub will support reservoir will connect activities on the site,
could include restaurants, cafés, community existing water sports clubs to thrive. which will be carefully integrated with the
facilities, public toilets, educational training reservoir landscape.
spaces, and residential dwellings. 5
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Development at Edgbaston Reservoir will Viewing platforms around the perimeter of PLAN 5 Design
be high-quality, sustainable, and reinforce the water will exploit views, particularly to
the reservoir’s character and distinct identity. the city centre skyline, as well as Perrott’s Key
The unique built and natural heritage of the Folly and Edgbaston Waterworks Tower. A AD
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Proposals will ensure the reservoir’s heritage identity for the reservoir and bring different Opportunity site - OT
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is celebrated. Historic features and listed uses together. Opportunities should be Thomas Telford Place
buildings, such as Reservoir Lodge and the taken to develop clearly marked entrances, Opportunity site -
dam, are integral features of its landscape, site signage and temporary and permanent Reservoir View
and will therefore be protected (BDP artwork across the site.
policy TP12). Development should take Other opportunity sites
opportunities to deliver biodiversity gains. Development will be based on sustainable New public space/park
building design and construction, creating
Exceptional and innovative design will a consistent high-quality environment (BDP New/existing improved entrances
address the waterside setting. Building policies TP1 to TP5). It will complement Covered reservoir
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height, scale, form and density will be neighbouring developments such as the
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appropriate and respond to the topography, Icknield Port Loop and the former Hermetic Listed/locally listed buildings
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city centre. Taller buildings will capitalise connectivity and activity.
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on views overlooking the reservoir, mark
key arrival points and create landmarks. 1 Birmingham Buddhist Vihara
Development should be welcoming and 2 Reservoir Lodge
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suitable for all. Activity at ground level will
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provide natural surveillance and bring life
and vibrancy to the public realm. New development blocks 2
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“ The Council will
actively work with
stakeholders to
deliver the vision
for the reservoir
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1 University College Boathouse, Oxford, England.
Belsize Architects
Image © Belsize Architects
2 Frihamnen Sauna, Berlin, Germany.
Raumlabor Berlin
Image © Raumlabor Berlin
3 Bostanlı Footbridge and Sunset Lounge, Bostanlı Mahallesi, Turkey.
Studio Evren Basbug Architects
Image © ZM Yasa Architecture Photography
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Delivering the vision and principles of this masterplan will require a comprehensive,
partnership-based approach.
Partnerships Developments
The long-term success of the site will be The City Council will actively work with
dependent upon continuing engagement stakeholders in the area to deliver the vision
with stakeholders and the community, and for the reservoir and secure high-quality
partnership working with the Canal and development. Early engagement will be
Rivers Trust and Sport England. essential throughout the planning process.
The development of an updated site-wide The City Council will utilise its land assets
management and maintenance plan of to maximise regeneration benefits and
the water and land, will require on-going secure the overall vision. In particular, a
involvement from key stakeholders. It will partner(s) will be secured to bring forward
need to ensure long term stewardship, to a comprehensive redevelopment of
safeguard the interests of new and existing Thomas Telford Place, incorporating both
users. the Tower Ballroom Site and Osler Street
Park. The development partner(s) will need
to work closely with the community and
Funding demonstrate how the vision, Big Moves, and
The masterplan will provide a tool to development principles of the masterplan,
leverage financial contributions from Section can be achieved in order to deliver a high-
106 agreements to fund improvements to quality place.
the reservoir. To date, Birmingham City
Council has secured substantial Section Integrating space and buildings to support
106 funds which are ring-fenced for capital the local water-based organisations and
investment at the reservoir. sporting clubs will be explored, including
future management and maintenance
These funds will be prioritised to support arrangements. The redevelopment will
infrastructure investment, including pathway need to integrate the proposals for the
improvements, due to start in Spring Sea Cadets’ site, and the creation of the
2019. Other public sector funding will also promenade within the overall scheme.
be explored to deliver the vision for the
reservoir.
Waheed Nazir
Director of Inclusive Growth
Birmingham City Council
Waterside promenade
Paprocany Lake Waterfront, Tychy, Poland.
RS+ Robert Skitek Architects.
Image © Tomasz Zakrzewski
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Contact
Planning and Development
Inclusive Growth Directorate
Birmingham City Council
E-mail:
planningandregenerationenquiries@birmingham.gov.uk
Web:
birmingham.gov.uk/edgbaston-reservoir-spd
Telephone:
(0121) 675 0501
Office:
1 Lancaster Circus
Birmingham
B4 7DJ
Post:
PO Box 28
Birmingham
B1 1TU
Links to relevant planning documents referenced in this document:
Birmingham Development Plan:
birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/5433/adopted_birmingham_development_plan_2013
Greater Icknied Masterplan:
birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/748/greater_icknield_masterplan
The City Council will communicate this document in a suitable way to all
audiences. In addition to the online and printed documents, requests
for the document in alternative formats will be considered on a case by
case basis including large print, another language and typetalk.
The Edgbaston Reservoir Masterplan produced by
Plans contained within this document are based upon Ordnance Survey material with the Birmingham City Council, Planning and Development, Inclusive Growth Directorate.
permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery
Office.
The images included in this document are taken from other projects in the UK and abroad to illustrate relevant exemplar developments,
© Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to where activities have been introduced at large water recreation areas. They highlight the quality that can be achieved on the basis of
prosecution or civil proceedings. good design principles. The design of the place and buildings at Edgbaston Reservoir will have its own site-specific response,
Birmingham City Council. Licence number 100021326, 2019. and the introduction of new activities would need to meet the overall vision of the masterplan.
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