Flats transformation for historic building

A grade II-listed townhouse which has previously been occupied by a jewellery case manufacturer is to be transformed into apartments.Birmingham City Council has approved the plans for The Reliance Works in Caroline Street.A total of nine flats will be created in the Jewellery Quarter building with work expected to start in 2020.A small commercial unit is also to be created after permission was secured by Harris Lamb behalf of developer The Urban Project. The Urban Project is the new residential arm of CityBlock, an established student accommodation provider.The Reliance Works was formerly occupied by jewellery box manufacturers Pickering and Mayell, but as the business’ operation reduced over time, the firm eventually relocated the remaining part of their operation to another building in the Jewellery Quarter. The Urban Project is now working with an architect based in the Jewellery Quarter to fine-tune the plans, and the build process will also be overseen by Harris Lamb.