NMH was damaged badly in a deliberate fire in 2014. The next year, the University of Birmingham chose to demolish much of the remaining structure. The house had a historical connection with the family of Cadbury, so the decision by the owner of the property proved controversial.
The idea is that the site will benefit from regeneration. Crest Nicholson, a Surrey-based construction firm, has been picked to build nearly 140 flats and houses at the location. Brochures from local brochure printers could be used to help advertise the accommodation when the time comes.
The University of Birmingham has clarified the position in a statement which was reported in the Birmingham Mail, reading:
“The university was saddened by the fire which destroyed the building two years ago which occurred at a time when we were waiting for planning approval to sensitively convert the building into flats.”
NMH was built during 1820. When Elizabeth Cadbury died in 1951, the university purchased the place. However, by 2007, the institution stopped using the buildings. Disrepair began to be a problem and HGP Architects from Hampshire expressed doubts about changing the usage of the site. Planning documents now suggest that redevelopment can proceed after further demolition is carried out.
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