Birmingham launches consultation on new Local Plan – key focus on Growth Zones

Birmingham City Council has opened a six-week public consultation on its Birmingham Local Plan – Focused Preferred Options Document (FPOD), running from Thursday 23 October to Thursday 4 December 2025.

The FPOD sets out the emerging Development Strategy for the city to 2044, identifying 15 Growth Zones as the main focus for new housing, employment, and regeneration. These are locations with strong regeneration potential, good public transport connections, and access to services — forming the backbone of Birmingham’s growth vision.