Longbridge Connectivity Local Growth Fund Project - Landscape Scheme
Feedback updated 18 May 2017
We asked
In July 2016 residents were asked for their views on the landscaping proposals in Longbridge that form part of the Local Growth Fund Longbridge Connectivity Project. The proposals comprised of approximately 19,500m2 of native mixed wild flower meadows at various locations along Bristol Road South, Longbridge Lane and Lickey Road as well as planting two new replacement trees for every tree removed by the highway alterations totaling to nearly 100 new trees within the Northfield District.
You said
The majority of residents who responded did not support the installation of wild flower meadows expressing concerns over the detrimental impact these would have on the aesthetics of their local environment.
We did
The approved Full Business Case for Local Growth Fund Longbridge Connectivity Project included the development of a landscape scheme with the aim to mitigate the impact of the highway scheme improvements on the local environment. Having taken the views of the local residents into consideration it was decided to remove the wild flower meadows from the scheme and retain the installation of new replacement trees.
Overview
In July 2015 Birmingham City Council carried out a public consultation on various highway improvement measures that formed part of the Local Growth Fund Longbridge Connectivity Project. In December 2015 the Project was approved including a requirement for additional landscaping measures to be provided as part of these works. The details of these measures are provided in this webpage.
The landscape scheme which was developed in discussion with Northfield and Longbridge Ward Councillors and includes planting of nearly 100 new trees and approximately 19,500m2 of native mixed wild flower meadows at various locations along Bristol Road South, Longbridge Lane and Lickey Road.
All new trees will be semi mature (approximately 5.0m high, 20-25cm in girth) and the chosen species will be in keeping with the existing character of the district. Two new trees will be planted for every one affected by the highway works. The wild flower meadows will be established on existing grassed central reservations, verges and available open spaces. These wild flower meadows will benefit the area visually by providing seasonal colour, and variety in the local scenery and also ecologically by enhancing habitats available to wildlife.
Please refer to drawing CA-02712-S1-70 below for an overview of the landscape scheme and drawings CA-02712-S1-71 to CA-02712-S1-82 for more detailed plans of the landscape measures along Bristol Road South, Longbridge Lane and Lickey Road. The whole of these measures are expected to be implemented in 2017 and 2018 alongside the proposed highway works.
Please give us your views by completing the online survey.
If you would like to discuss this scheme further please contact the Project Manager Laurent Bouissonnade, on 0121 675 4418 or by email at: transport.projects@birmingham.gov.uk. Comments can also be provided in writing to Infrastructure Projects, PO Box 16719, Birmingham B2 2GA.
If you would specifically like to be kept advised of any changes, either by email or post, please let us know and provide your email or postal address.
Areas
- LONGBRIDGE
- NORTHFIELD
Audiences
- All residents
- Councillors/MPs/MEPs
Interests
- Environment
- Planning
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Travel
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