Temporary market planned if Bull Ring Indoor Market is redeveloped

When it comes to a longer-term solution, the report said the “once in a generation” Smithfield scheme could play a key role.

The huge project is set to transform the former Birmingham wholesale market site and includes proposals for a new market building.

“It is hoped that traders will move into the new permanent market building, which will be provided on the wider Smithfield site,” the report stated.

“It is therefore clear that the proposed development would not have any adverse impact on the provision of market facilities.”

It added that the existing market building, constructed in the early 2000’s, was “of no particular architectural merit”.

“Therefore no design or heritage concerns are raised over its loss,” it said.

Hammerson, which owns the site and submitted the planning application, said it wanted to “work with the markets”.

The firm said the proposals could enhance the city and provide new homes and landscaping “that meet the aspirations of the city’s growth and its public realm”.

The council report concluded by saying that the proposed development would see the “delivery of a high quality mixed-use scheme on brownfield land”.

The planning application will be considered at a meeting Thursday 16 January, and has been recommended for approval, subject to a legal agreement.

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