FAQ's

The current masterplan proposes around 3,500 new homes to be delivered in phases. Given the scale of the project, this could take approximately 20-years to complete.

Yes. Around 1,800 affordable homes (51%) will be delivered through regeneration, and new homes will be offered to all existing council tenants on the estate.

Yes. At least 51% of all homes will be affordable. This is a formal commitment within the partnership arrangements and is built into the delivery of the project.

While improvements could be made to existing buildings, this would not address wider issues such as safety concerns, poor layout, and limited local facilities. Regeneration allows for a full redesign of the area to improve overall quality of life.

No, demolition has not already been approved. To deliver new homes for residents, we do expect that demolition will be needed. However, this cannot happen without further consultation and separate planning approval.

No. Existing Council tenants will be rehoused in social rented homes and will be prioritised as new homes are built. Homeowners will be offered options, including shared equity schemes, so they can remain in the area.

No. You will be able to stay within the area while the regeneration takes place. At Druids Heath, new homes will be built before any existing homes are demolished. This means you can move directly into a new home when it is ready, without needing to move away temporarily.

When you’re getting ready to move, your dedicated Rehousing Officer will take the time to understand your housing needs. They will help with all practical arrangements, such as organising your move, and ensure you receive any compensation you are entitled to.

When your new home is ready, you will be able to move straight in. If you need added support, for example due to age or health, this will be arranged so you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.

Shared Equity is a way for households to buy a property without purchasing it out-right. Alongside your mortgage or deposit, contributions from a housing provider will share the cost of the property and part of its future value. The initiative typically does not require households to pay rent on the share they don’t own.

We will work closely with Lovell to develop fair and detailed shared equity options and in some cases, eligible households may not need to pay rent or take on a new mortgage to remain a homeowner on the estate. We will work closely with our Independent Resident Advisors, ensuring homeowners feel supported at every stage.

The Council and Lovell remain committed to delivering regeneration in Druids Heath at pace and expect to take the planning application back to planning committee later this year.

We are currently allowing added time before taking the application back to planning committee, to ensure sufficient opportunities for residents to engage with the proposals are provided, and everyone has access to clear, accurate information.

Outline planning agrees the overall approach to development, such as location, scale, and use. It does not include detailed designs or allow construction or demolition to begin.

While an outline application agrees the overall approach, reserved matters cover the details of what will be built. This includes the appearance of buildings as well as scale and height, street layout, public spaces, and access.

Each phase of the project will require a reserved matters application, which will be informed by further community engagement.

The planning application includes 400 affordable homes, which will be council-owned social rented properties. The remaining affordable homes will be delivered using government funding, which requires them not to be included in the planning baseline.

As well as introducing safer streets that are easy to navigate, the masterplan will remove pedestrian routes that aren’t overlooked by homes – helping to reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and feeling unsafe.

Our landscaping plans will keep and enhance approximately 25 hectares of open space, alongside adding two new parks and a continuous ‘greenway loop’, providing high quality open spaces, active travel routes, and improved connectivity.

Across each stage of development, a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) of at least 10% will be achieved. Adding more usable green space is a priority, and this will be delivered by limiting any impact on biodiversity and nature.

Existing green assets will be integrated into the masterplan where possible. This will create opportunities to keep and enhance high-quality trees and create green networks that link to currently fragmented green spaces.

Birmingham City Council will manage the development partnership with Lovell, while being responsible for setting the overall objectives for regeneration at Druids Heath,

The Council are out-right landowners across the estate, which gives direct responsibility for guaranteeing tenant rights and protections as regeneration moves forward.

100% of the land will stay in Council ownership, meaning the Council keep control over how regeneration is delivered. Working in partnership with Lovell ensures our shared focus is to provide genuine solutions and positive, lasting change for the community.

The council will not make money from the project. This is not about profit – it has always been about making Druids Heath a better place to live for all residents. Any money generated through the development will be reinvested back into the community – like creating more social housing and improving existing council homes.

Lovell is a national housing developer with a long history of delivering projects in Birmingham. As regeneration specialists, Lovell work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations and communities to build, refurbish and regenerate homes and neighbourhoods.

In April 2026, Lovell became the formal development partner for the project, following Cabinet approval in January 2026. They were appointed through a competitive process co‑designed with the Druids Heath Resident Steering Group, which assessed their commitment to social value, local employment, regeneration, and partnership working.

Lovell brings added investment and expertise to support delivery alongside the Council. For Druids Heath, this means listening, learning, and putting people at the heart of every decision — creating local jobs, apprenticeships, community events, and resident‑led groups.

Yes. All finer details will be decided through separate ‘reserved matters’ applications for each phase. Residents will continue to be consulted at every stage, with opportunities to comment on detailed designs before construction begins.

We have recently updated our dedicated project website to ensure all information is clear, accessible and up to date: www.druidsheathtogether.co.uk.

For specific enquiries or to speak to a member of the team, you can complete our online form or email: [Javascript protected email address].

Yes. Our team is available at the Regeneration Room every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am until 3pm.

You can also visit our ‘Get Involved’ page for upcoming events in the area.

We’d love to hear your aspirations for Druids Heath, along with any concerns or ideas you may have. You can share your views by:

• Completing our online feedback form on the ‘Have Your Say’ page.
• Sending comments by post: Birmingham City Council, Housing Development Team, PO Box 16572, Birmingham, B2 2GL.
• Emailing us: [Javascript protected email address].
• Emailing the Resident Steering Group: [Javascript protected email address].
• Visiting the Regeneration Room (23 Idmiston Croft, Druids Heath, B14 5NJ), open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am–3pm.