Flats planned for site of former Sutton Coldfield nightclub given green light

Developers were seeking permission for the redevelopment of vacant land at Lower Parade, which was formerly occupied by the now-demolished Rosie’s Nightclub.

The scheme includes proposals for 55 residential flats, as well as commercial floorspace and car parking.

Speaking at a council planning meeting recently, Birmingham councillors welcomed the plans and were optimistic that they could benefit Sutton Coldfield.

“It’s something that really needs to happen for the regeneration of this area,” Sutton Walmley and Minworth Councillor David Barrie said.

Coun Lee Marsham, chair of the planning committee, added: “If you want high streets and centres to thrive, the more people you put nearby […] will only help with that.

“I think this could really kickstart development in Sutton Coldfield town centre.”

A council officer’s report, published ahead of the meeting, recommended the proposed development for approval, saying it was in a “highly sustainable town centre location”.

They continued that it would provide a “net gain of housing units” including affordable ones.

“An appropriate living environment for future occupiers within a town centre location would be achieved with no adverse impact on neighbours or highway safety,” they wrote.

“Appearance and landscaping are reserved for future determination, whilst layout, scale and access are considered acceptable in this location with a neutral impact on the nearby Conservation Area and on heritage assets.”

Members of Birmingham City Council’s planning committee ultimately decided to approve the application, subject to a legal agreement.

The plans were a “revised submission” of previous proposals, which received approval back in December 2022.

One of the changes is that the scheme will deliver five affordable units, rather than the six agreed under the previous approval, after a revised ‘viability’ assessment was carried out.