Huge plans for homes in old Birmingham Marks & Spencer take step forward

NewsMidlands NewsBirmingham City CentreREAP 4 plans new homes and flexible commercial space05:08, 01 Aug 2026Plans for a transformational new building where Marks & Spencer once stood in Birmingham city centre have taken a huge step forward.‌A planning notice confirms proposals to demolish and redevelop 42 High Street have been submitted.‌REAP 4 plans to redevelop with hundreds of homes as well as commercial floorspace.‌Read more: Subway shut as inspector 'smelled droppings and urine'Proposals, which also include car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works, feature in a public notice published in the Birmingham Mail.BirminghamLive previously reported significant plans from BlueCastle to redevelop the historic site.‌While the latest notice comes from REAP 4, that company is unde