Plans in for second phase of Perry Barr regeneration

An outline planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Perry Barr in north-west Birmingham has been submitted. This phase of the scheme will provide housing on the land that will be occupied by temporary facilities during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.Proposals for the 30-acre site could lead to the construction of about 400 to 500 homes, associated public open space and a secondary school for 1,260 pupils.The area, between Holford Drive and Aldridge Road in Perry Barr, is adjacent to the site of the former Birmingham City University Campus – already being demolished to make way for the residential element of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, which will then be converted into approximately 1,400 new homes for the public post-Games.The phase two site, the subject of the planning application submitted to Birmingham City Council, is set to come forward for development after the Games, as it will initially form part of the Athletes’ Village, accommodating a number of facilities during the period of the Games such as the dining hall and other temporary facilities.As this site is not proposed to be developed until after the Games the exact details regarding the mixture of housing type and tenure are unconfirmed at this stage, but it is expected to provide mainly family housing.There would also be a sporting legacy through improved access to facilities in the area including the retained Doug Ellis Sports Centre and associated all-weather pitch currently at the heart of the Phase Two site.The secondary school would open in 2021 if approved at planning.