Plans revealed for 48-storey build-to-rent scheme

Residential developer, Court Collaboration, has unveiled plans for a 48-storey Build To Rent scheme at the site of the former Irish Centre in Deritend.

The £125m residential development includes 454 city apartments with around 10,000sq ft of amenity space.

The scheme has been designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects and is next to Court Collaboration’s current Stone Yard development plans.

Lyndon Glancy of Glancy Nicholls Architects, said: “The unique design for this tower in both its form and façade treatment has been carefully adapted and developed to respond to the exceptional conditions that this island site offers. The glazed façade and expressed fins provide a contemporary signature building to Digbeth and to the landscape of Birmingham city centre.”

Prior to submitting a planning application to Birmingham City Council, the Birmingham-based developer is consulting with stakeholders and the local community.

The developer is also working closely with the Birmingham Irish Association to help maintain an active and prolonged presence in the area.

Anthony McCourt, CEO of Court Collaboration, said: “We’re delighted to be unveiling these plans after purchasing the site at the beginning of the year. Since that time, we’ve been working closely with our team and local stakeholders to develop our proposals, bringing forward high-quality design combined with modern living and lifestyles. We’re looking forward to delivering on our promise of exciting new projects and further regeneration in a key investment area for the city, and with this specific development, we’re working with the Irish Association to ensure they retain a presence in the area.”

He added: “Especially in these unprecedented times of uncertainty, milestones and city skyline aspirations such as this gives confidence to our city as a whole, that, working together, we can all create a future to be truly proud of.”

Birmingham City Council Leader, Ian Ward, said: “It’s really positive to see local developers continuing to invest in the regeneration in our city, especially during this difficult period we’re all facing. The proposals for the former Irish Centre are a further sign of sustained confidence in Birmingham as the city continues to evolve and ready itself for a truly exciting future.”