Vistry, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has started work on a major regeneration scheme at the former City Hospital site on Dudley Road, bringing forward 750 new homes across a mix of tenures and confirming delivery partners Midland Heart and Leaf Living.
Midland Heart will own and manage 154 affordable family homes (102 for affordable rent and 52 for shared ownership). Leaf Living will deliver 101 homes for the private rented sector, with the remainder delivered by Vistry as a mix of open-market and further affordable housing in a future phase. The scheme moves ahead following final planning approval for 698 homes, with consent granted earlier this year for the remaining 52 homes as part of the conversion of the historic infirmary building.
Michael Moore, Managing Director of Vistry North West Midlands, said: “This major regeneration scheme will transform a challenging brownfield site into 750 high-quality homes. We are thrilled to be joined by Midland Heart and Leaf Living to deliver new homes across multiple tenures at scale and pace, creating a vibrant, sustainable new community that will not only meet the housing needs of the area but will bring both regeneration and valuable investment into the city.”
Chris Miller, Director of Development at Midland Heart, said: “We’re proud to be partnering with Vistry on the transformation of this significant and historic site. This development will deliver much-needed, affordable family homes in a well-connected part of Birmingham, helping more people to put down roots in a high quality new neighbourhood. This scheme reflects our commitment to regenerating places and creating high quality homes that leave a positive, lasting legacy for the community.”
Will Montague, CEO, Leaf Living comments: “Leaf Living is leading the evolution of the UK’s single-family housing sector and raising rental standards through the delivery of high-quality, professionally managed homes. Our longstanding partnership with Vistry is testament to our commitment to delivering much-needed new homes at scale. Marking the expansion of our portfolio, this latest partnership on the regeneration of a historic site in Birmingham aligns strongly with our mission to support the long-term success of neighbourhoods and help families build secure futures.”
The scheme will include the conversion of the historic infirmary frontage into apartments, alongside 8,000 sq f t of commercial and community space. In total, the plans comprise 287 apartments and 363, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, supported by a new central public square, green corridors, cycle routes, pocket parks and seven play areas.
Following the relocation of Birmingham City Hospital’s operational facilities to the Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick, demolition and enabling works are underway, preparing the site for residential construction.
