Planning application submitted for the regeneration of Druids Heath
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Birmingham City Council has submitted a planning application to regenerate Druids Heath, which will deliver around 3,500 new energy-efficient homes.
The homes will be built alongside excellent green spaces, new infrastructure and transport links, as well as the revitalisation of commercial and community spaces in Druids Heath.
The council is committed to building around 1,785 affordable homes as part of the scheme, representing 51% of homes on the development.
The planning application details how 400 homes will be built as affordable homes, and the council aims to deliver these homes for social rent.
The remaining affordable homes will be delivered through a partnership agreement with a developer and a Registered Provider.
Work to appoint the developer is well underway, and it is anticipated that the partnership agreement will be signed in early 2027.
Councillor Jayne Francis, cabinet member for housing and homelessness, said:
“I am pleased that we now have a plan in place to deliver a regeneration of Druids Heath and to provide much need new affordable homes to the city.
“For the past two years, we have been working with the community in Druids Heath to develop a plan to regenerate the area, one that meets the needs of the people who live and work there.
"Residents have been vital to ensuring this plan delivers for Druids Heath. The most common comment was that the timescales for the plan were too long, so we have changed the plans to deliver faster.
“This regeneration will build the types of homes we need to tackle climate change, reduce residents fuel bills, and contribute to the city's net zero ambitions.
"The plans take advantage of the estate's key strengths - community spirit and abundance of green space - to make a healthier, more sustainable place to live.
"Any regeneration will affect people's homes and can, therefore, be a significant cause of distress for residents. To help, we will appoint independent advisors to advise homeowners throughout the process to ensure our residents feel supported and informed. We will also hold regular in-person drop-in sessions for people to ask any questions.
"We also understand residents' concerns about being priced out of the area. For this reason, the council is looking at how we can use different financial models to give residents an opportunity to remain on the estate. We will let residents know more about these models as soon as we are able. It is really important to the council that everyone who wants to stay in Druids Heath can do so.”