Plans unveiled for the transformation of Perry Barr Racetrack

Plans for the regeneration of the Perry Barr Racetrack have been revealed by property developer, the Corbally Group.

The proposals would deliver up to 427 new homes, alongside public and private gardens, play areas and a riverside park at the River Tame, to form Corbally’s vision of a new community.

The Racetrack is currently operated as a greyhound racing track. With a lease due to expire in 2026, the operator has announced plans to move to new premises at Monmore Green in Wolverhampton.

Birmingham City Council launched its ‘Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy’ in 2022, which outlines plans for Perry Barr station and the Perry Barr Village, which is set to accommodate a new residential neighbourhood of nearly 2,000 new homes.

A pokesperson for Corbally Group – Perry Barr said: “Perry Barr has been identified as a priority area for growth within Birmingham. The City Council has invested heavily to enable regeneration and deliver a legacy from the Commonwealth Games. The regeneration of the Perry Barr Racetrack is part of this vision.

“The current site offers little in terms of wider community value and we’ve worked closely with the racetrack operator to support its move to new premises within the region.

“We have developed an exciting scheme which not only delivers new homes but will create attractive new public spaces and unlock access to the river front. It will vastly improve Perry Barr and deliver real value for the established and emerging community in this location.”

A planning application is currently being prepared and is set to be submitted in the coming months.