Outgoing minister overturns rejected plans to build 800 homes on golf course

By Jim Dunton2019-08-08T05:00:00

Aerial sketch of FCPR Environment & Design's proposals for Bloor Homes

Birmingham decision was one of James Brokenshire’s last acts as housing secretary

Multi-disciplinary practice FPCR Environment and Design has won approval for its proposals to build up to 800 new homes on the site of a golf course in south Birmingham in what was one of James Brokenshire’s last planning decisions as housing secretary.

Birmingham city council rejected the consultant’s outline plans – drawn up for Bloor Homes – to redevelop the former North Worcestershire Golf Club with up to 950 new homes, a primary school and new community hub in 2017.

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