Associated Architects is pleased to announce unanimous approval for the redevelopment of Mott Street and Nightingale Works from Birmingham City Council planning committee. The scheme, delivered on behalf of Cordia UK, will deliver 179 high-quality build-to-rent apartments in the heart of the historic Jewellery Quarter, transforming a disused industrial estate and sensitively restoring several heritage buildings.

The development comprises 124 apartments at Mott Street and 55 at Nightingale Works, including one-, two- and three-bedroom homes across new-build and conversion elements. Nightingale Works, will be brought back into active use through sensitive restoration combined with new-build interventions, while Mott Street will provide a new six-storey residential building that complements the surrounding townscape.

Designed to promote community living, the project features a central landscaped residential courtyard, public plaza, and 616 sq. m of shared resident amenity space across both buildings. A total of 343 sq. m of commercial space and two live/work units will further activate the site and support local enterprise, creating up to 32 new jobs.

A key focus of the scheme is accessibility and inclusion, with 30% of the homes meeting Part M4(2) standards. The development will support the ongoing regeneration of the Jewellery Quarter, reinforcing its identity as a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood while respecting its architectural legacy.

Associated Architects is providing both architecture and landscape design services, ensuring the project delivers a high-quality urban living environment that celebrates heritage, supports local economic growth, and meets the needs of modern renters.