'Transformative ' plans submitted for key city centre area

Transformational plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of the Smallbrook Queensway Buildings in Birmingham city centre.

The application from developer CEG includes plans to replace the existing properties with three separate buildings, with a range of 522 to 585 high-quality apartments in each.

The buildings, designed by Corstorphine & Wright, will range between a 44-storey building to the west of Hurst Street, a 56-storey building between Hurst Street and Wrottesley Street and a 48-storey building on the eastern end.

This will include new homes to rent on the upper floors. The ground floors, facing onto a range of new or improved publicly accessible spaces at the top of Hurst Street and Wrottesley Street, will provide a range of commercial uses.

The site will create a new public realm which will contribute to the greening of the city centre,

A public consultation was held this summer and members of the public were able to provide feedback on the proposals.

James Shimwell of CEG said: “It is a big moment for the project and marks an important step towards delivering this transformative project. We are proud of the plans we have submitted, which will breathe new life into the city centre and deliver much-needed new homes and transformational public spaces.

“We would also like to thank Birmingham City Council, local people and all the stakeholders who participated in our consultation process and gave their valuable feedback. ”