Green light for Cordia Blackswan’s Jewellery Quarter scheme

Birmingham-based property developer Cordia Blackswan has secured planning permission for its residential shared living scheme, Bradford Works, in the city’s Jewellery Quarter.

Birmingham City Council approved planning for the development, which will comprise 26 units over three floors at the site on the corner of Barr Street and Harford Street.

Bradford Works will be a large HMO (house in multiple occupancy)/ a shared living development, with residents having their own private living space and access to communal areas and shared amenities.

Designed by Birmingham-based BPN Architects, units will be available in two types, either a single-storey studio style, or a mezzanine loft-style.

Cordia Blackswan’s managing director Marcus Hawley said: “Young, single working people generally want to live close to city amenities but with many just starting out in their careers, they don’t have the kind of income traditionally associated with living in the Jewellery Quarter or city centre.

“When speaking to people about their experiences over the last year, many who have had to live and work at home expressed feelings of loneliness and isolation. We have designed Bradford Works to address the issues often faced by single occupants and believe that it is a perfect example of shared living for the future and is an ideal use for heritage buildings.”

He added: “The Jewellery Quarter is – we believe – one of the city’s key areas for regeneration. Like many of its characterful and unique buildings, the area hasn’t seen the same level of investment or attention as other parts of the city, and we are proud of our commitment to the Jewellery Quarter as an aspirational city location.

“With Great Hampton Street as a key route into the area, we are in discussion with the JQ Business Improvement District to consider how we can help to create an appealing, contemporary urban setting for local people to enjoy for years to come.”

Conversion of Bradford Works will begin by early 2022 and is expected to be ready for its first residents within 12 months.

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