124–130 Anderton Park Road, Moseley
Lapworth Architects were appointed to design three new family houses at 124–130 Anderton Park Road in Moseley, Birmingham. The site forms part of the former Sorrento Hospital grounds, a large residential plot that had stood vacant since the original buildings were cleared. The brief was to reintroduce well-scaled homes that sit comfortably within the Victorian grain of Moseley while meeting modern standards for space, sustainability and long-term use across the wider Birmingham area.
The design draws directly from the established character of Anderton Park Road. The street is defined by detached villas with strong gables, deep plots, mature trees and generous spacing between properties. Our scheme follows this pattern. Each house is arranged across four levels, with a basement for leisure and service rooms, ground floor living space, and two upper floors of bedrooms. The stepped frontages, recessed entrances and slender window proportions are developed from nearby precedents, creating façades that read as contemporary interpretations of the area’s early twentieth-century houses rather than pastiche. Materials include buff brickwork with red brick banding, slate roofs and detailed eaves that maintain the rhythm of the street and protect its settled character.
Rear elevations were carefully refined through the planning process. Glazing was reduced and massing was simplified to protect privacy and reduce the perception of depth across the long gardens. The houses sit within a structured landscape framework. Mature trees protected under TPO 642 are retained, and new planting reinforces the green setting that defines Moseley. Attention was given to boundary treatment and surface materials so that the development remains quiet and integrated behind the established frontage.
The site benefits from pre-existing driveways, which we adapted to serve the new homes. Each dwelling provides off-street parking, EV charging capacity and secure cycle storage, supporting sustainable travel and aligning with the Birmingham Development Plan and Parking SPD. The overall layout was tested to ensure good daylight, generous internal layouts and functional family living across all floors, including flexible space within the basements.
All planning material was prepared and issued through UK Planning Gateway, ensuring a consistent workflow, clear version control and accurate submissions throughout design development.
For readers searching for architects in Moseley or architects in Birmingham, this commission reflects Lapworth Architects’ approach to residential design in established neighbourhoods. Each home is proportioned carefully, grounded in the character of Anderton Park Road and designed for long-term family use across the wider south Birmingham area.
