Huge 2,000 homes plan would see demolition of Birmingham shopping centre - report
Details have emerged about a major regeneration scheme that would see a Birmingham city centre shopping complex demolished and replaced with a large mixed-use development delivering up to 2,000 new homes.
Henley Investment Management and Sixth Street have released an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report outlining proposals for the site, which is currently occupied by the 14-storey Martineau Place shopping centre and the Staybridge Suites hotel.
An outline planning application is now being prepared for the redevelopment, which would comprehensively transform the area, Insider Media reports.
The proposals include the demolition of the existing buildings and the delivery of up to 2,000 residential units, alongside commercial space comprising up to 260,000 sq ft of offices and 20,000 sq ft of retail.
The scheme would also introduce new public realm spaces and ecological improvements. Buildings could reach a maximum height of 60 storeys.
According to the report, the plans will continue to be refined through ongoing engagement with the local community and stakeholders, further master-planning work, assessment of site constraints and opportunities, and collaboration with Birmingham City Council.
Demolition and construction would be carried out in phases, with the full programme currently expected to span around ten years.