Property developer Cordia UK has received planning permission for its Bradford Works development in Birmingham.
The project will entail for the city a first-of-its-kind shared living scheme, reimagining the house in multiple occupation (HMO) concept, offering 54 self-contained en-suite studio units with well separated, generously sized living and sleeping areas.
The development has been designed specifically for Birmingham's growing population of young professionals, post-graduate students and freelancers.
It will be the city's first purpose-built shared living environment and be based at the corner of Barr Street and Harford Street.
An existing Jewellery Quarter building will be refurbished as part of the project with Bradford Works aiming to be a 100% A-rated energy-efficient development.
State-of-the-art communal areas will include modern lounges, professional grade kitchens, dining areas, workspaces, a multi-purpose fitness studio and a landscaped roof terrace.
Andras Kárpáti, CEO of Cordia UK, said: "We are delighted to have received planning approval for Bradford Works. The first of its kind in Birmingham, the development will provide much needed housing for the city's young professionals, post-graduates and freelancers.
"With those aged under 34 making up 75% of the city centre population, it is vital that as developers, we provide purpose-built options for young people that offer affordable, contemporary and energy efficient accommodation.
"Bradford Works will reimagine the HMO concept, bringing it up to standard with build-to-rent in terms of living standard, management and maintenance. We look forward to sharing more updates when construction gets underway."
All of the units in Bradford Works, which is set to be complete in 2026, will be affordable homes, in line with the West Midlands Combined Authority’s income linked definition of affordability.
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