Former Tower Ballroom Site, Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9EE

The property currently comprises the cleared site of the Former Tower Ballroom situated at the water's edge and its associated car park at a higher-level fronting Osler Street. The property sits at two levels and offers the potential of being redeveloped, subject to planning, in two phases.

In addition to the development land, there is a Grade II Listed Reservoir Lodge which will be offered with vacant possession. It is currently occupied as office accommodation, albeit the building is dated and in need of modernisation to meet future occupier needs.

The boundary of the full extent of the property is delineated in orange on the adjacent site plan.

Location Highlights

The reservoir is an established centre for water sports, as the home of Midland Sailing Club,
Birmingham Rowing Club and TS Vernon Sea Cadets. A new boathouse for the Sea Cadets next door to the subject property is currently being constructed and expected to be completed later this year.

Edgbaston Reservoir forms part of the Greater Icknield area, which continues to undergo significant housing and community led regeneration.

The nearby Port Loop development provides an award-winning bespoke development that is delivering canal side housing and is expected to deliver new retail, employment and leisure provisions.

The property is located 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to the west of Port Loop and 1.4 miles (2.24 km) south
of Birmingham City Hospital. There are three supermarkets within 1.0 mile (1.6 km) of the site which include a Lidl, Morrisons and a Tesco Superstore. Birmingham's primary retail district, centred around New Street, is within 1.7 miles (2.72 km) to the east.

The property is also in close proximity to Birmingham's core commercial areas, providing excellent access to national and international employment opportunity. Brindleyplace is situated approximately 1.1 miles (1.76 km) east (circa. 24-minute walk), and the Paradise development is situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the property.

The Reservoir was statutorily designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2010 and locally designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

There are five railway stations within 2.0 miles (3.2 km) of the property including Five Ways, the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street.

Five Ways provides access to Bromsgrove, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield Trent Valley and Redditch, whilst Birmingham New Street offers connections to London (1 hour 25 minutes' duration), Manchester (1 hour 40 minutes' duration).

The three other stations provide services to London Marylebone, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull and Worcester.

Junction 6 of the M6 Motorway at the intersection with the A38M is located approximately 3.9 miles (6.24 km) from the property, and Junction 1 of the M5 Motorway is located approximately 2.75 miles
(4.4 km) from the property via the A4540 and A41.


Services and Planning

Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves in respect of the provision, capacity and sustainability of all services and drainage and should rely on their own enquiries with the relevant statutory undertakers.

All conditional proposals for the Former Tower Ballroom site will need to adhere to the overall vision of the masterplan and be able to clearly demonstrate how it accords with the principles set out for the site.

Birmingham Transport Plan (2021) sets out the direction of transport investment and design for the city region, focusing on a sustainable transport system for all.

The Birmingham Parking SPD (2021) sets out updated parking standards for development and seeks to support sustainable modes of travel and efficient use of land, whilst providing an appropriate amount of parking that is well integrated, high-quality and in secure locations.

Birmingham Design Guide SPD (2022) provides design guidance to ensure that all development in the city delivers good quality, context-sensitive place-making and resilient, low and zero carbon places.

Further details on relevant policy documents are included within the masterplan. As part of the work to inform the masterplan the Edgbaston Reservoir Local Nature Reserve Management Plan was updated. This provides a useful context for the site and information on how the natural environment at the reservoir can be protected and enhanced.



Viewing

Whilst the majority of the property can be viewed externally from the public footpath and highway, any party wishing to walk the site should do so during an accompanied viewing slot. To arrange
a viewing, please contact:

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Avison Young request that interested parties do not attempt to gain access to the property outside of these accompanied slots. We would request discretion in the event interested parties undertake any roadside inspections of the property. Construction of the Sea Cadets' new boathouse in the neighbouring site is on-going and viewing parties should be aware of the risk of construction traffic and undertake their inspection at their own risk. All parties are advised to attend with all relevant
personal protection equipment (PPE).