Birmingham City Council in the UK has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of Druids Heath.
The application submitted reveals plans for the delivery of approximately 3,500 new energy-efficient homes in the area.
This final application has been submitted after years of consultation and false starts, reported Birmimghammail.co.uk.
The regeneration plan for Druids Heath, situated about six miles south of Birmingham’s city centre, aims to revitalise the area with new commercial and community spaces alongside green spaces and new infrastructure.
As part of the £1bn ($1.29bn) scheme, the council has committed to building roughly 1,785 affordable homes, which will account for 51% of the development. Out of these homes, 400 will be available for social rent to council tenants.
Druids Heath, predominantly a residential area developed in the 1960s, has reportedly seen little investment since its construction.
The appointment process for a developer is already in progress and the partnership agreement for affordable housing development is expected to begin in early 2027.
Birmingham City Council cabinet member for housing and homelessness councillor Jayne Francis said: “I am pleased that we now have a plan in place to deliver a regeneration of Druids Heath and to provide much-need[ed] new affordable homes to the city.
“For the past two years, we have been working with the community in Druids Heath to develop a plan to regenerate the area, one that meets the needs of the people who live and work there.
“This regeneration will build the types of homes we need to tackle climate change, reduce residents fuel bills, and contribute to the city’s net-zero ambitions.”
In December 2024, Birmingham City Council appointed City Energy Network, Next Energy Solutions, and Golden Globe Merchants to support the retrofitting of more than 3,000 homes annually in the city, focusing on energy-efficiency improvements.
