A vision to create the world’s first mixed-use net zero ready development, which includes four new buildings ranging from nine to 53-storeys, is recommended for approval.

Plans will be considered on Thursday 23 February.

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Curzon Wharf: World's First Mixed-Use Net Zero Development Set for Approval


Curzon Wharf: World's First Mixed-Use Net Zero Development Set for Approval


A vision to create the world’s first mixed-use net zero ready development, which includes four new buildings ranging from nine to 53-storeys, is recommended for approval.

Plans will be considered on Thursday 23 February.


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Positioning Birmingham at the forefront of the green revolution, Curzon Wharf has been the process of seven years of consultation with the City Council, public, and a team of regeneration and built environment specialists.

Woodbourne Group is proposing outline planning permission for four new buildings comprising:

  • up to 130K of office R&D and life science floorspace over nine floors;
  • up to 732 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) within a 41-storey;
  • and up to 620 homes in two builds of 14 and 53-storeys (172m; 564ft).


The 53-storey Build to Rent skyscraper would deliver up to 498 new homes, while the 14-storey would accommodate 122 units.

Luxury and leading student and Build to Rent operators for the buildings have already been secured, according to Woodbourne.

Full planning is also proposed for partial demolition of a listed canal-side wall to open up the site. This would allow for improved walking and cycling routes around the site, and the creation of a new £2.49M public realm.

All of this would be complemented by over 3K SF of retail and over 15K SF of leisure opportunities, on a site that will be just an eight-minute walk to the forthcoming HS2 Curzon Street station.

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“Birmingham is now at a turning point and our generation has the opportunity to transform the city into one of the most sustainable and leading cities in the world. The support received by Curzon Wharf is a reflection of that. It has taken us years of hard work to get here, and I hope the committee supports these unique proposals.

“This isn’t just another development, it’s a manifesto that will position Birmingham as the UK’s leading smart and sustainable city – as demonstrated by the highly successful eco-friendly delivery of the Commonwealth Games – helping to pave the way for the country’s Green Revolution. 

“It will act as a catalyst for the wider transformation of the Eastside area where a number of masterplans have been earmarked which otherwise would not be possible. It signposts Birmingham’s route to delivering transformational change to the city, promoting social, cultural and economic exchange in a truly transformative urban neighbourhood.”

Tani Dulay, Chief Executive, Woodbourne Group

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Curzon Wharf, images from Woodbourne Group