Bold new skyscraper proposal recommended for approval in Birmingham city centre
Plans for a bold new skyscraper in Birmingham's city centre have been recommended for approval. The development, proposed for land at Bristol Street, Bromsgrove Street, and Essex Street, includes a 41-storey tower and 550 build-to-rent homes, with 31 of those being affordable units.
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00:00Plans for a bold new skyscraper in Birmingham city centre has been recommended for approval.
00:10The development proposed for land at Bristol Street, Bromsgrove Street and Essex Street
00:14includes a 41-storey tower and 550 built-to-rent homes, with 31 of those being affordable units.
00:22If approved, the existing buildings on the site would be demolished to make way for the
00:26new structures. The design has received praise from Birmingham City Council, which views
00:31it as a potential landmark for the city skyline. However, there are concerns about its impact
00:37on nearby heritage sites, including the Rotunda and St Martin's Church. The council's report
00:44indicates that, despite these concerns, the benefits of providing new homes on brownfield
00:49land outweigh the potential harm. The Planning Committee is scheduled to review the proposals
00:55on the 5th of September.