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Council backs 12-storey apartment building proposals

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The proposed redevelopment of a site in Birmingham to enable the creation of a 12-storey apartment building has been backed.Prosperity Developments sought the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to transform the site of 16 Kent Street.Present uses at the site include offices and a bar/nightclub at ground floor. Existing buildings on the site rise to three storeys.The new 12-storey building would provide 116 apartments, comprised of 64, two-bed and 52, one-bed units. Two ground floor commercial units are also provided.Additionally, the scheme will be car free with secure covered cycle parking provided at ground floor level.Approval has been granted, subject to conditions.