The Birmingham Road site is one of the most significant regeneration opportunities in Lichfield, forming a key gateway between Lichfield City Station and the historic city centre.
Over recent years, Lichfield District Council has been progressing plans to transform the area into a high-quality, mixed-use neighbourhood, supporting new homes, businesses, leisure and public spaces.
Progress on site
Work is already underway to bring forward key elements of the regeneration programme:
A greener, better-connected city centre
The regeneration will create a more welcoming gateway into Lichfield, improving connections between the station and city centre.
Key elements include:
Preparing for the next phase
As Local Government Reorganisation progresses, the council is continuing to deliver key improvements across the Birmingham Road site while ensuring it is well prepared for the next phase of development.
This includes progressing planning approvals, infrastructure works and site preparation, helping to create strong foundations so future development can move forward quickly.
Development opportunities
The Birmingham Road site continues to present strong long-term opportunities for investment.
With key elements of the scheme now progressing, the site is being actively prepared for future phases of development, creating a high-quality, well-connected location for new homes, businesses and leisure uses.
Is regeneration of the Birmingham Road site still happening?
Yes. Regeneration of the Birmingham Road site is continuing.
Over the next 18 months, the council will deliver a number of key improvements, including Linear Park, redevelopment of properties on Bakers Lane and supporting development on the former Ford garage site.
This work represents the first visible stages of transformation and will help create a greener, more welcoming gateway into Lichfield city centre.
Why has the approach to development changed?
As Local Government Reorganisation progresses across Staffordshire, the council is taking a responsible approach to how the Birmingham Road site is brought forward.
This means continuing to deliver improvements that can be progressed now, while ensuring that longer-term development decisions are taken by the future authority that will oversee the site.
This approach helps protect the long-term vision for the area while ensuring steady progress continues.
Does this mean the plans for the site have changed?
No. The long-term vision for the Birmingham Road site remains the same.
The site is still intended to deliver new homes, commercial opportunities, public spaces and improved connections into the city centre.
The current focus is on delivering key elements and preparing the site so the next phase of development can move forward quickly.
What improvements will people see happening?
Residents and visitors will start to see visible changes on the site over the coming months, including:
These improvements will help transform how people experience this part of the city.
Is the cinema still opening?
Yes. The cinema and public plaza are continuing as planned, and Everyman remain committed to the Lichfield development.
The new cinema will create a high-quality leisure destination in the city centre, bringing new activity, footfall and investment into the area as part of the wider Birmingham Road regeneration.
Will the bus station still operate?
Yes. Bus services will continue to operate within Lichfield city centre.
The council is working closely with Staffordshire County Council to ensure bus routes and stops remain accessible during regeneration works.
Any changes will be carefully managed to minimise disruption.
Will parking be reduced?
No. Parking capacity will be maintained as part of the regeneration works.
Plans include reconfiguring parking so it works alongside new development, while continuing to support residents, businesses and visitors.
What happens next?
The council will continue to progress planning applications, infrastructure improvements and site preparation works across the Birmingham Road site.
This will ensure the site is ready for the next phase of regeneration and can be developed efficiently in the future.
Further updates will be shared as each stage of the project progresses.