Cordia UK gets approval for Birmingham shared living scheme

Developer Cordia UK has received planning approval for a shared living scheme in Birmingham. The company, part of Futureal Group, says the development will create the city’s first purpose-built shared living environment. Bradford Works will comprise of 54 en suite studio units. Shared amenities will include lounges, kitchens, dining areas, workspaces, a multi-purpose fitness studio, and a roof terrace. Sitting at the corner of Barr Street and Harford Street, the project will see the refurbishment of an existing three-storey Jewellery Quarter building. The existing building was previously used for clothing wholesale. All of the units in Bradford Works will be affordable homes, in line with the West Midlands Combined Authority’s income-linked definition of affordability. Andras Kárpáti, chief executive of Cordia UK, said: “With those aged under 34 making up 75% of the city centre population, it is vital that as developers, we provide purpose-built options for young people that offer affordable, contemporary and energy efficient accommodation. “Bradford Works will reimagine the HMO concept, bringing it up to standard with build-to-rent in terms of living standard, management and maintenance. We look forward to sharing more updates when construction gets underway.” Bradford Works is set to complete in 2026. See planning decisions in Birmingham >> Photo © Cordia UK