University of Birmingham announces plans to sell two sections of its Selly Oak campus
The University is collaborating with relevant stakeholders on a development plan for two sections of Selly Oak campus.
Picture of Alan Geale House and part of The Close
The University of Birmingham has announced an intention to sell two sections of its Selly Oak campus. The land has belonged to the University of Birmingham since being acquired in 2001, and includes several heritage houses and buildings, all of which are currently vacant.
Erica Conway, Chief Financial Officer at the University of Birmingham, said: “The sale of this land will bring more housing to Birmingham and unlock new opportunities that will create even more jobs and drive growth across the city.
“As a civic university, we are proudly rooted in the city of Birmingham and in the local communities that we’ve been a part of for the last 125 years. From building the University of Birmingham School to being one of the region’s major employers, we directly support 1 in 50 jobs in Birmingham and more than 13,000 jobs in the West Midlands.”
Site map of Selly Oak campus. Red zone highlights the two sections of land intended for sale.
Steve Jordan, Director of Estates, said: “Recognising and appreciating the heritage status of the site, the University aims to find the right expertise and investment for the area; a tender process to secure a developer will start in the autumn.”
There are no confirmed plans at this stage for the remainder of the Selly Oak campus. The university continues to actively consider opportunities. Anyone with queries regarding the sale of land on the Selly Oak campus should contact estatesbusinessadminteam@contacts.bham.ac.uk
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