Birmingham City Council has approved outline plans for the £1bn regeneration of the Druids Heath estate, paving the way for 3,500 new homes and a major transformation of the south Birmingham community.

Around 1,785 new homes will be affordable, with 400 earmarked for social rent in the first phase. The remainder will be delivered through a partnership between the council, developer Lovell and Homes England.

The masterplan includes later-living homes, a new high street, sports and community facilities, green spaces, and new transport links.

Lovell was named last month as the council’s preferred development partner. Both parties are now finalising a partnership agreement, due to be signed in spring 2026, which will unlock full funding and mark the start of construction.

Cllr Brennan, cabinet member for housing and homelessness, said the regeneration will deliver “51% affordable housing, amounting to nearly 1,800 homes,” and confirmed “every existing council tenant who wants to stay will be provided for.”

He added that 68% of residents consulted supported the plans, which will help Birmingham meet its goal of building 51,100 new homes by 2031.