Our proposals represent a valuable opportunity to transform this underutilised brownfield site into a vibrant, sustainable and future-proofed neighbourhood community in the heart of Digbeth.
A sustainable and well‑connected community
The proposals are focused on sustainability with this playing a central role at Phoenix Yard. It will be a low carbon development with best practice performance credentials prioritising an all-electric scheme with renewable energy sources, low embodied carbon construction, and active travel.
Reflective of this, the proposals will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’ but with aspirations to achieve Outstanding – the highest accreditation given by the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for buildings and organisations.
Alongside this, it will also target WELL certification, the performance-based system that measures and certifies how well a building supports the health and well-being of its occupants.
The plans further promise to deliver a valuable Biodiversity Net Gain for the site, with a minimum 10%. This will be achieved through the creation of new publicly accessible green spaces and tree planting, which will help future-proof the area and support the ongoing transformation of Birmingham into a liveable, green, and connected city.
Public transport connectivity
Phoenix Yard is ideally positioned to benefit from excellent transport connectivity – including direct bus, tram, and train links – and direct access to all the amenities of the City Centre. It is also within walking distance to Birmingham New Street Station and Birmingham Moor Street, offering extensive connections to the wider city and country, and nearby major transport investments including HS2’s Curzon Street Station and the Metro Eastside Extension.
To support integration of the site into the local area and enhance the sense of place, this connectivity will be enhanced through the introduction of fully accessible routes to feed into wider pedestrian and cycle links.
Given the site’s exceptional connectivity, the proposal includes minimal car parking, which will be for disabled access. This will encourage residents to cycle, walk and use public transport, in line with the Council’s vision in the Our Future City Plan 2045, while ensuring there is no negative impact on the local road network.
Parking provision has been calculated in line with Birmingham City Council’s Parking Guidance (2021). According to this guidance, the site falls within Zone A, characterised by its strong public transport links and accessibility. This means the minimum parking requirement will only include disabled car parking on site, with which the proposals align.
To further support ambitions to promote sustainable travel we will deliver a generous number of cycle spaces as part of the proposals.
We are keen to hear the views of the local community on the proposals. If you would like to leave your feedback, please use the Have Your Say form to provide your comments...