Major developments in Brum
Regeneration in Ladywood
No area is being left behind with the growth of Birmingham, thanks to a £2.5bn private investment in the regeneration of Ladywood. This is set to become the city’s most significant housing redevelopment opportunity in a generation.
Over the next 20 years, the scheme could deliver an estimated target of 12,000 homes across all tenures, with a minimum 7,500 (and minimum 20% affordable). The commitment is to replace or refurbish 70% of existing homes, and substantial local job opportunities including 41,000 full-time jobs through construction and 1,000 apprenticeships and establishment of a skills centre.
Alongside there will be new community spaces, parks and green space, a civic square, revitalising the canal and canal basin, connectivity to employment and learning sites with bridges over the canal and railway line (to connect Port Loop, Ladywood and the city centre), and improved education facilities and schools.
Birmingham City Council has a developer agreement with St Joseph, part of the Berkeley Group. A kick-start site has been identified to commence with 1,000 net additional homes and first homes completed in 2029. The development of a masterplan is underway and hybrid planning application for submission in 2026.
Page last updated:16 October 2025