Grove Lane Masterplan

The Grove Lane area is one of Sandwell’s key regeneration areas, with a vision of transforming the former industrial land into a new, well-connected residential community.

More than 800 new homes will be delivered over a phased period, with community infrastructure to support this. Extensive areas of land will be regenerated surrounding the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital which opened in October 2024 and the new £18.522m Learning Campus which is set to open in early 2026.

The first phase of housing delivery has already been completed, with 143 new modular-style homes at Cranford Grange, and there has been further planning approval for 392 dwellings at London Street in June 2023.  Further phases will come forward for development in the coming years.

Most of land is privately owned, with recent significant developer interest signifying the attractiveness and potential for investment in this area. The area is also included within the Smethwick Town Fund Investment Plan which was awarded £23.5million in March 2021.

A further £18m of Levelling Up Fund Round 3 funding has been secured to acquire and remediate land to progress to the next phase of regeneration.

Why invest in Sandwell?

Sandwell, in the heart of the West Midlands, has a diverse economy, thanks to innovative companies and a highly skilled workforce. It is home to a pro-business council that supports growth and development.

The region is home to around 9,000 businesses – exciting and dynamic companies which collectively employ approximately 140,000 people. Sandwell is part of the West Midlands and Birmingham City Region and has expertise in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing and production, health and care, and logistics, among others. Sandwell also has a young, diverse population and holds competitive property prices in comparison to much of the rest of the UK so, commercially, our area remains in high demand, yet still offers good value for money compared to alternatives.

Thanks to Sandwell’s excellent transport links, including the M5 and M6 and a direct Metro link to Birmingham City Centre, as well as beautiful green spaces such as Sandwell Valley, Sandwell is a good place to invest in residential development. Sandwell’s housing need far outstrips supply, meaning homes sell well in Sandwell.

Sandwell is growing. Up to £3bn of investment between 2022 and 2027 will fund regeneration across the six towns, improving quality of life and making Sandwell a more sustainable, greener place. The £3bn pipeline includes 69 live regeneration projects being delivered across Sandwell, funded by a range of public and private sector investment. These include housing, education, skills, commercial and transport.

Sandwell’s regeneration plans aim to improve the quality of life for our residents, create more well-paid, fulfilling jobs and a healthier, wealthier Sandwell.