Developer announces masterplan for redevelopment of Great Hampton Street

Birmingham-based developer, Cordia Blackswan has announced its masterplan for the redevelopment of Birmingham’s Great Hampton Street.

The road, which connects the Hockley area of the city to the Colmore Business District at Snowhill, was once a key gateway to the Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, but over recent years has suffered from underinvestment.

Featuring four lanes and as wide as Oxford Street, it currently forms a barrier for pedestrians travelling from the Jewellery Quarter, with few crossings.

Great Hampton Street is currently home to 9 of Cordia Blackswan’s key developments, including the refurbishment of the former Gothic Pub into 50 apartments, construction of the Lamp Works BTR development and Bradford Works shared living HMO scheme.

The company has also recently relocated its headquarters to the former Lloyds bank at 22A Great Hampton Street, with work on the building underway to transform it into offices and a ground floor café.

Marcus Hawley, managing director at Cordia Blackswan, said: “Birmingham holds a very special place for us and we are absolutely committed in supporting the city in realising its ambitions to be a contemporary, 21st Century destination.

“Great Hampton Street has the potential to be a truly outstanding location and a place that will both server the residents of the area and attract visitors from across the city and beyond who want to come and experience the area for themselves.

“We believe that Great Hampton Street represents a prime opportunity to showcase our placemaking approach and support the growth of the Jewellery Quarter and create an appealing, contemporary urban setting for local people to enjoy for years to come.”

The developer is working in consultation with both Birmingham City Council and the Jewellery Quarter BID.

Works are due to commence by the end of 2021 with the project to be completed in phases.