Birmingham City Council’s planning committee has resolved to approve the redevelopment of the Smallbrook Queensway buildings in central Birmingham by CEG.

The proposals are looking to revitalise an underutilised brownfield site in the heart of Birmingham city centre, providing three new towers of up to 56-storeys which will comprise up to 1,750 new homes, ground floor retail and leisure space alongside significant enhancements to local public realm.

James Shimwell, head of residential development at CEG, said: “This decision enables significant investment into Birmingham. It will deliver 1,750 much-needed new homes in a sustainable city centre location.

 “Our proposals will transform the gateway to Southside – creating safer public places and drastically improving the connectivity with pedestrian links between New Street station, Digbeth and Smithfield.  Ground floor amenities and new public spaces will benefit residents, visitors and local businesses.”

Upon completion the development is expected to deliver wide-ranging economic, social and environmental benefits include circa 190 jobs on site, bringing over a £100m economic boost to the region during construction, and an uplift of £7.4m GVA upon completion.