Birmingham Regeneration Tracker
Major schemes, official source links, location notes and qualitative investor relevance for Birmingham property research.
Current tracked Birmingham schemes
Sorted by latest project review or update. Project cards show status, location, relevant postcode districts and research context. Delivery dates and property-market effects carry risk, remain qualitative and are not a guarantee.
Smithfield Birmingham
Smithfield Birmingham is a 17-hectare, GBP1.9 billion regeneration programme led by Birmingham City Council and Lendlease, with The Crown Estate proposed as a joint-venture partner. The approved masterplan includes new markets, more than 3,000 homes, workplaces, public spaces and cultural uses. Official 2026 programme material says infrastructure and Phase 1 construction are due to begin during 2026, subject to phase business cases and delivery approvals. The latest confirmed activity found was a contained archaeological investigation that began in November 2025; no later official announcement confirming the start of main Phase 1 works was located by 31 August 2026.
Current phasePre-construction and enabling
Perry Barr Residential Scheme
The Perry Barr Residential Scheme continues to serve as a cornerstone of the long-term Perry Barr 2040: A Vision for Legacy masterplan. Following the successful delivery of the initial 968 homes, Birmingham City Council is now progressing with the broader regeneration framework. Recent strategic updates, including the publication of the draft Local Plan in July 2026, have identified the phased redevelopment of the One Stop Shopping Centre as a major opportunity to improve local connectivity, integrate new residential infrastructure, and create a more sustainable town centre.
Current phaseOngoing long term regeneration
Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (BEMDC)
The Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation (BEMDC) is a statutory body launched in May 2026 to accelerate an £11 billion regeneration programme across a 422-hectare area of East Birmingham. By consolidating planning, land acquisition, and infrastructure funding powers, the corporation aims to streamline the delivery of major projects including the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter, HS2 Curzon Street Station, the Smithfield development, and the proposed Birmingham Sports Quarter. The initiative is designed to drive regional economic growth and address long-standing local deprivation through coordinated urban development.
Current phaseStatutory body now active
Birmingham Central Heart Prospectus
The Birmingham Central Heart Prospectus is a strategic regeneration framework designed to transform underutilised retail and office land into a sustainable, mixed-use district. Aligned with the Our Future City: Central Birmingham Framework 2045, the initiative targets eight key sites to deliver up to 5,000 homes, 8,000 jobs, and over 400,000 sqm of commercial floorspace. The project has gained significant momentum in 2026, with active public consultations for major sites such as Martineau Place and the formal establishment of the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation to accelerate delivery.
Current phaseConsultation stage