Proposal for the UK’s first ‘multi-storey energy positive building’ submitted
Plans for the Gather & Soul development at 52 Gas Street, in the city’s Westside Business Improvement District, have been submitted to Birmingham City Council.
Proposals involve demolishing the former factory and stable buildings on Gas Street to create a new purpose-built co-living development and converting the former Toll House.
The “multi-storey energy positive” development will feature 161 ensuite co-living apartments, ranging from 25 to 31 sq m, including four within the refurbished and restored Toll House.
Gather & Soul will offer 820 sq m of shared spaces for a lounge, co-working, games, and a gym at ground level, with an additional 560 sq m of leisure space on the rooftops.
Amenities will include a reception with a concierge, a postroom, parcel-drop space, a laundry room and 100 secure cycle spaces.
The project has undergone various pre-application and public consultation stages before the full planning submission in June.
“The pictures also reveal our planned improvements which will help to liven up Gas Street, which is currently fairly dead at the far end. This development is aligned with Birmingham’s Future City Plan which proposes ambitious sustainability targets that focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.
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