Lendlease OK’d to start Birmingham’s £1.9bn Smithfield scheme

Lendlease can kickstart the first phase of its regeneration of £1.9bn Birmingham Smithfield scheme after receiving detailed planning for phase one.
Planning approval yesterday for a landmark mixed-use building paves the way for over 400 build to rent homes in the first major project.
Designed by Bell Phillips and local practice Intervention Architecture, the block will overlook Manor Square and also feature a health and wellbeing-inspired leisure facility, along with a mix of shops, bars a