‘TimberYard’ development harks back to a bygone era
DESIGNS have been revealed for new development of apartments the city’s Southside district.
The 379 apartments – called ‘Timber Yard’ as a nod to the area’s past – will be built between Pershore Street and Hurst Street, near the Birmingham’s Hippodrome theatre.
The development will also include a large landscaped courtyard garden.
A joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital is leading the project on the Gooch Estate which retains ownership of the site.
The Gooch family started to develop the area in the late 18th century.
The first 99-year lease agreements for the newly built properties on Lower Hurst Street date from 1834 and the area evolved into a dense mix of three-storey shops and factories, including a timber and scrap metal yard, as well as plywood and aluminium works.
By 1970 most of the shops and factories had been demolished and car a in parking had been introduced. The joint venture development team is also behind plans to build around 800 homes at the Soho Loop site near City Hospital and Edgbaston Reservoir.
Robin Norstorm, director of Apsley House Capital, said: “The Timber Yard development promises to revitalise this area of the city centre, bringing high-quality residential units for young professionals in what will be an exceptional development. We’re very much looking forward to delivering this new scheme as part of our growing Birmingham portfolio.”
Property consultancy Knight Frank is working with the developers on the application.
Birmingham-based partner Will Jordan said: “These are really exciting times for the area of the city which is constantly evolving.
“Being so well located to New Street, Arena Central and Paradise, and with the huge potential of Smithfield, it will transform the landscape even further.”