Birmingham City Council and Lovell sign partnership agreement for £1bn Druid’s Heath regeneration

Birmingham City Council has formally entered into a partnership agreement with housing regeneration specialist Lovell to deliver the £1bn regeneration of the Druid’s Heath estate in south Birmingham.

The agreement marks a major milestone in the long-term redevelopment of the estate, following Lovell’s appointment as preferred development partner earlier this year.

The regeneration programme is expected to deliver around 3,500 new homes over the next 20 years, with 51% of the homes designated as affordable housing.

Of the affordable provision, approximately 400 homes are planned for social rent, with the council confirming the affordable housing commitment forms part of the legally binding partnership agreement.

Alongside new homes, the wider regeneration plans include improvements to local transport infrastructure, green spaces, community facilities and business premises throughout the estate.

Lovell brings extensive experience in large-scale estate renewal and regeneration projects across the UK, including long-term involvement in the regeneration of Castle Vale in Birmingham, as well as projects in London, Liverpool and Derby.

Simon Wingate, Project Director at Lovell, said the partnership represents an important step towards unlocking long-term opportunities across Druid’s Heath.

He said the project will focus on delivering early community benefits, including local jobs, apprenticeships, training opportunities and improvements to shared public spaces.

Paul Langford, Executive Director for City Housing at Birmingham City Council, said the agreement provides reassurance that the council’s long-standing commitment to delivering 51% affordable housing will be secured throughout the scheme.

He also confirmed that existing council tenants on the estate will be accommodated as part of the regeneration programme.

The council and Lovell are expected to continue engagement with residents and local organisations throughout the next stages of the project, with further planning activity anticipated later in 2026.

The regeneration partnership and wider opportunities linked to the scheme are also set to be discussed at UKREiiF in Leeds later this month.