The wards of Chelmsley Wood, Smith's Wood and parts of Kingshurst were originally developed to a largely Radburn layout. Vehicles and pedestrians were segregated in a 'back-to-front' layout with housing reversing onto streets and front doors opening onto semiprivate and public spaces. Whilst housing densities were high, a uniform system of development evolved lacking in character, identity and diversity. The challenge facing Solihull Council and its partners was to reverse this decline and to secure sustainable change and benefits for North Solihull.
Some before and after shots of housing developments in North Solihull
Fillingham Close and Longley Walk, Chelmsley Wood
Fillingham Close pre-development
Fillingham Close pre-development
Fillingham Close post-development
Fillingham Close post-development
Heather Close, Smith's Wood
Heather Close pre-development
Heather Close post-development
Demolition of Nuffield & Worcester high rise blocks, 2010
Dunton Road, Kingshurst
Dunton Road pre-development
Dunton Road post-development
Site of the old 'The Local' public house, Smith's Wood
The Local public house pre-development
Old housing next to The Local
'Henley Grange' The Local site post-development
Woodpecker Grove, Smith's Wood
Old bungalows in Woodpecker Grove, Smith's Wood
Woodpecker Grove post-development showing newly re-clad Clare & Pembroke high rise
