A landmark mixed-use building at Birmingham Smithfield has today secured approval from Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee.

The building, designed by Bell Phillips and local practice Intervention Architecture, will overlook Manor Square and provide 408 high-quality build-to-rent homes. As the first residential element of Smithfield Birmingham’s regeneration, it will also feature a health and wellbeing-inspired leisure facility, along with a mix of shops, bars and restaurants for the public to enjoy.

Outline plans for the 17-hectare Smithfield Birmingham site were unanimously approved by Birmingham City Council in June last year. As well as over 3,000 homes the exciting plans will also provide cultural and leisure attractions as well as new workspace for businesses. Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets will remain at the heart of these plans and will be housed in two new buildings.

Designed with a focus on high-quality architecture, landscape, and public spaces, Smithfield Birmingham will create up to 9,000 new jobs and deliver significant economic benefits to the city and wider West Midlands region whilst preserving the rich local heritage, particularly the historic markets, which have existed for over 800 years.

Selina Mason, Director of Masterplanning for Birmingham Smithfield, Lendlease, said: “We’re delighted to have achieved full planning approval for our first phase of much needed new homes alongside spaces that support health and wellbeing and the local community.

“This is a key milestone that will kick-start the delivery of 3,000 homes for England’s second city - creating jobs, wider opportunities and making Birmingham an even better, lively and welcoming place for people to live and work. As the master developer we’re excited about working with investors and partners on Birmingham Smithfield.”