Plans for over 400 new homes approved by Birmingham City Council

The Galliard Apsley Partnership - a joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital - has won approval for a new residential development of 438 homes in Balsall Heath, subject to conditions.

Designed by Chetwoods Architects, the scheme comprises one and two-bed apartments and one, two and three-bedroom houses.

The site, vacant for more than 20 years was previously occupied by Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and Birmingham Sports Centre.

Don O'Sullivan, chief executive at Galliard Homes, said: "We are excited by the opportunity to regenerate a currently underutilised and unloved plot of land to create an attractive neighbourhood that will not only transform the site but will also make a positive contribution to the wider Balsall Heath area.

"Having consulted closely with Birmingham City Council and the public, we believe we are delivering a development that will provide the right mix of housing for the area, from first-time buyer apartments to larger family homes."