Birmingham defers decision on five-tower scheme amid tall building fears

By Tom Lowe2025-04-14T11:48:00

The scheme consists of five buildings up to 49 storeys

Councillors have deferred a planning decision on Simpson Haugh’s five-tower housing scheme in Birmingham due to concerns over the proliferation of tall buildings in the city.

Urban regeneration developer Vita Group’s 1,200-home Goods Station scheme had been recommended for approval by planning officers ahead of Birmingham city council’s planning committee meeting last Thursday.

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