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Simpson Haugh’s deferred Birmingham towers approved despite high-rise jitters

By 2025-05-14T12:01:00

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Five-tower Goods Station scheme signed off after developer Vita Group changes one tower to private sale

Birmingham council has approved Simpson Haugh’s plans for 1,200-home Goods Station scheme a month after councillors deferred a decision over fears about an excess of tall buildings in the city.

A recommendation to approve Vita Group’s five-tower redevelopment of a former office building occupied by Atkins was carried with seven votes in favour and one abstention.

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