Lidl lodges demolition plan for former Quinton day centre

A former Birmingham City Council building could be demolished to make way for a food store, under latest plans lodged this week.

German discounter Lidl launched its proposals for the former Harborne Day Centre earlier this year, and lodged a full application with the city council in May.

Now, the firm has brought forward demolition plans for the West Boulevard building, which provided day facilities to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents for more than five decades, but was forced to close last year as the city council tightened its financial belt.

In its place, Lidl plans a 24,000 sq ft store for the 2.5-acre site, also planned to include around 120 parking spaces.

In a consultation launched last month, the firm said its proposals would provide a long term solution for the site, so it could “serve the community again”.

Lidl is planning a new store in south Birmingham. Credit: Lidl

More than 300 people responded to the online consultation, with 93% of respondents in favour of the proposals – described as an “overwhelming response” by Lidl in supporting statements submitted with its application.

If approved, the demolition works will involve the full clearance of the site, including the demolition of all buildings and structures, prior to a planned start date for construction in 2027.

Earlier this month, the firm also announced plans to redevelop the site of a Wickes DIY store in Hall Green as a food store.

HTC Architects have provided designs for the scheme, with planning consultation provided by Carney Sweeney. The project team includes SCP Transport, SLR Consulting, Biodiverse, Link Engineering, DDA, TetraTech and FDA Landscape.

Documents and plans relating to the proposals can be found on Birmingham City Council’s planning portal using reference: 2026/03247/PA