UK: Investor, developer and operator Moda Group has secured planning permission from Birmingham City Council for the next phase of its New Garden Square masterplan in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Plans for the 37-storey development were submitted in January, with the consent secured this week.
Moda, in partnership with landowner Calthorpe Estates, will now deliver 462 BTR apartments in a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. Amenities include a roof terrace, 24-hour gym, coworking space and resident lounges, along with 230 new cycle parking spaces.
The development is the latest phase of Moda and Calthorpe’s New Garden Square masterplan, which will also see the next part of the linear one-acre park being delivered running east to west along the whole length of the masterplan.
Anchored by 2,400 new homes in a mix of tenures, the 11-acre masterplan will include the new park, along with retail space, a range of cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as community amenities and industry-leading workspace.
The first phase of the New Garden Square masterplan – the 398-unit BTR scheme neighbourhood Moda, Loudon’s Yard – opened last month and has welcomed its first residents.
James Blakey, planning and engagement director at Moda Group, said: “This is a hugely exciting moment for Moda and a big step forward for our wider 2,400-home mixed use masterplan, New Garden Square. Birmingham needs quality new homes, and we are now that bit closer to delivering 462 outstanding quality homes, and a new city neighbourhood providing a gateway to the city centre. Working with Calthorpe Estates, the local community and our investors and stakeholders, plus Birmingham City Council, we are dedicated to delivering something that is transformational not just for Edgbaston and Birmingham, but also for the wider Midlands region.”
Ralph Minott, masterplanning and development director at Calthorpe Estates, added: “The approval of this landmark development marks a significant milestone in the transformation of New Garden Square. Our partnership with Moda represents a new era of living and working to Edgbaston, delivering high-quality rental homes and outstanding amenities that reflect our commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable communities. We are thrilled to see our vision come to life, providing much-needed high-quality homes and contributing to the continued growth and prosperity of Birmingham.”
The New Garden Square masterplan is one of several Moda Group projects underway in Birmingham, with 4,000 rental homes operational, under construction or in development.
