Work starts on hundreds of Birmingham homes

A joint venture partnership has started work on the development of hundreds of homes in Birmingham.The scheme from Wavensmere Homes and The Galliard Apsley Partnership, on Belgrave Middleway and Haden Way, comprises 438 homes, including 264 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 174 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses.Councillor Ian Ward, leader of Birmingham City Council, joined members of the joint venture at the site for a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the milestone.Wavensmere Homes and The Galliard Apsley Partnership are regenerating the 12-acre site, which has been vacant for more than 20 years. It was previously occupied by Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and Birmingham Sports Centre.The homes at Belgrave Village are set around courtyard gardens, landscaped public realm and a linear park, with additional private gardens to all houses. The development includes 263 parking spaces and additional cycle spaces.James Dickens, managing director of Wavensmere Homes, said: “The ground-breaking represents a significant milestone in the construction of Belgrave Village, which will provide high quality homes with a range of amenities and green spaces for residents to enjoy.”Buyers have bought into our vision for the development, with phase 1 already sold out, such is the level of demand.”Stephen Conway, executive chairman of Galliard Homes, added: “Belgrave Village is our fourth joint venture development in Birmingham. Together with our partners, we’re building 2,288 homes across the city.”We understand the challenges faced by Birmingham City Council to deliver the new homes needed for the city and, together with our joint venture partners, we’re proud to be playing our part in helping the council achieve its goals.”Belgrave Village is scheduled for completion in 2025, with phase one residents moving in from Q4 2023.