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Former Wholesale Markets, city centre, Birmingham·In developmentHousing & Development
Birmingham Smithfield
- StageLendlease and Crown Estate finalised wider UK development JV July 2026; Smithfield expected to join it later in summer 2026; infrastructure works due to start later in 2026
- Next milestoneStart of infrastructure works (later in 2026); temporary markets early 2027; first residential block start 2027
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Start of infrastructure works (later in 2026); temporary markets early 2027; first residential block start 20272 November 2026 · previously: Enabling works on Bull Ring Markets; first homes, offices and squares
- Stage: Lendlease and Crown Estate finalised wider UK development JV July 2026; Smithfield expected to join it later in summer 2026; infrastructure works due to start later in 20262 November 2026 · previously: Demolition/enabling works; Lendlease-Crown Estate JV finalised Jul 2026; first homes still at planning
- Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: Under way
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £1.9bn
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