Plans for the world's first pure Octagon tower in Birmingham have been given the go-ahead.
Acting on behalf of Argent, Turley provided Planning, EIA, Heritage & Townscape, Economics and Development Viability services for the 49-storey, 155 metre (510 feet) tall tower which will create a new Birmingham landmark.
Octagon will make up the latest phase of the Paradise Birmingham development, the £700 million transformation of the heart of the city. There will be a mix of one, two and three bed homes, including affordable homes, together with communal space and resident amenities at entrance level.
Proposals for Octagon were first shared in May of last year, in the city's first online planning consultation for a building of this scale. The widespread consultation process influenced the final planning application and saw improved ground floor legibility and a more extensive lighting strategy for the top of building.
Angela Reeve, Director, said: "It is always rewarding to see a statement building like Octagon secure its future position on the city's skyline.
"The plans for the new homes at Octagon not only make the most of what Paradise has to offer, but also helps the city meet its future housing needs. Reaching this significant stage in the planning process is a huge step forward to Octagon becoming a recognised new Birmingham landmark."
Rob Groves, regional director with Paradise Development Manager Argent, said: "Octagon forms an integral part of Paradise, creating jobs, promoting skills, and providing much-needed new homes for the people of Birmingham in an exemplary setting. Our ambition for Octagon is to create a world class BtR apartment scheme for Birmingham and today is a major step forward to achieving this goal.
"After the completion of phase one of the development earlier this year, we are now moving ahead with a number of new buildings at Paradise, reflecting a massive vote of confidence in Birmingham and the regional economy’s recovery from the Covid pandemic."
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