Winvic Construction has been appointed to build a mixed-tenure housing development in Digbeth, Birmingham for Latimer.
The appointment of a contractor moves the scheme from planning into delivery, which will see 481 new homes constructed on a 1.3-acre site off Digbeth鈥檚 High Street, alongside new commercial space and public realm improvements.
Construction is scheduled to start on site in October 2026, subject to final pre-start conditions.
The development will provide 141 homes for social rent and 147 for shared ownership, alongside 193 homes for private sale. In addition, the scheme will deliver 9,803 sq ft of commercial space, contributing to the area鈥檚 ongoing regeneration.
Latimer has also signed a contract with PJ Careys for the demolition of the current building, which is due to start in March 2026.
Clarion Housing Group chief development officer Richard Cook said: 鈥淪igning the contract with Winvic is a major step forward for this scheme and allows us to move confidently towards delivery. Digbeth is an area with a strong identity and huge potential, and this development will bring forward hundreds of much-needed new homes, with affordability at its core.
鈥淲ith 60% of homes delivered as affordable, including a substantial proportion for social rent, this scheme reflects Latimer鈥檚 long-term commitment to inclusive growth and creating places that work for a broad range of people. We are looking forward to working closely with Winvic to deliver high-quality homes and a development that contributes positively to Digbeth鈥檚 continued regeneration.鈥�
Mark Jones, managing director of multi-room at Winvic Construction, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to be partnering with Latimer to deliver this exciting new development in the heart of Digbeth, bringing our extensive experience in delivering complex, high-quality residential schemes in Birmingham.