Plans for the ambitious Birmingham Smithfield project are poised for approval once more, following a crucial amendment to the major city centre redevelopment proposal.

The Smithfield development aims to repurpose the city’s former wholesale markets into a landmark destination featuring residential areas, office spaces, a park, retail outlets, and cultural venues.

According to a council report, the applicant has pledged to expand the minimum size of Smithfield Park by 23% in response to earlier feedback.

The proposal will be reviewed next week, contingent upon finalising a legal agreement.

A new report this month indicated that Manor Square could accommodate events of “varying scales” while serving everyday functions.

“The applicant provided an indicative event capacity study, which shows an estimated 6,900 people capacity event. This information demonstrates that Manor Square is spacious enough to host large public events while remaining adaptable for various types of programming throughout the year.”

The development’s potential benefits include job creation, further investment in the area, housing, a new public square, and publicly accessible open space, the report added.