Druids Heath: Plans launched for £1bn estate regeneration in Birmingham - what it could mean for residents

Plans are underway for the major redevelopment project in the south Birmingham district that could see 1,800 homes demolished to make way for new housing.

The landmark scheme aims to address "longstanding challenges" on the estate and create a "vibrant community". The estate is occupied by 1960s housing, including tower blocks and low-rise buildings. All buildings within the application site - excluding Druids Heath Surgery - are proposed for demolition.

The city council plans to replace the existing buildings, which include 1,818 homes, with up to 3,500 units of residential accommodation, provided in a "mix of housing types, tenures and sizes", Insider Media reports.

A design and access statement said the "delivery of the scheme will be phased over 20 years, prioritising the rehousing of existing residents as quickly as practical".

"The plan aims to address longstanding challenges on the estate, including poor housing quality, limited accessibility, unsupervised alleyways, and insufficient connectivity, with the vision to foster a stable, vibrant community where residents can grow and thrive."

The council says the area is in need of investment, but some residents are concerned over the possibility of losing their houses that they’ve lived in for years. The regeneration project could take two decades, with work getting underway in 2027. Read more here