Developers have resubmitted plans for a major office building in Birmingham city centre.
- 5 Centenary Square has faced prior planning processes in 2019 and 2021.
- The modified 10-storey design includes advanced facilities and a cycle hub.
- Developers aim to revive the expired consent for the project.
- No specific end user has been identified for the speculative build.
Developers have once again submitted plans for a notable new office building in the heart of Birmingham. The £81 million project, known as 5 Centenary Square, marks a significant addition to the Arena Central site, situated opposite the Library of Birmingham.
Initially, the proposals for the Centenary Square development were approved by the city council twice, first in 2019 and then again in 2021. However, the second approval has since lapsed, necessitating a redesign and resubmission of the plans.
The latest design features a 10-storey structure with enhanced amenities. Notably, the plans include a top-floor terrace with views over Centenary Square, two plant floors, and innovative landscaping. A cycle hub with 160 spaces, complete with changing facilities, aims to encourage sustainable commuting.
The redesign also relocates cycle parking to the lower ground floor for easier access and introduces a small commercial space geared towards retail or a café, offering vibrant street-level engagement at Bank Court public square.
This speculative development does not currently disclose a named tenant, but it is projected to house approximately 1,385 individuals across its expansive 280,863 square feet. The construction, estimated to span two years, is anticipated to create the equivalent of 421 full-time jobs.
The Arena Central development has already seen the completion of other significant projects. These include the Holiday Inn Express which opened in 2017, HSBC’s headquarters in 2018, and a new government hub housing various agencies by 2021.
The resubmission of plans for 5 Centenary Square aims to revitalise an expired consent, marking progress in Birmingham’s ongoing development.
