The University of Birmingham (UoB) has announced plans to sell two sections of their Selly Oak campus.
The land – situated between Bristol Road and Fox Hill – iwas purchased by UoB in 2001 and includes a number of heritage buildings and houses. These include Alan Geale House, Archibald House, The Close, the Refectory and Chapel.
The university is seeking a buyer who can utilise the land to bring more homes and jobs to the area while preserving its heritage.
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.”
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.”
At present, there are no confirmed plans for the remainder of the Selly Oak campus. However, 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