The 1.39 Ha (3.43-acre) site – which has lain vacant for over a decade – could accommodate 165 new houses and apartments.

Designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects, the low-rise development plans emulate the surrounding conservation area, incorporating architectural detailing from Edgbaston’s grand traditional residences.

Design changes have been made to the initial set of drawings, following an extensive public consultation exercise, coordinated by planning consultants RPS Tetra Tech.

James Dickens, managing director of Wavensmere Homes, said: “Having seen this prominent site lay vacant for so long, we are very pleased to lodge our detailed planning application, which has the support of local people and stakeholders, and is commercially viable to deliver.

“We have been working alongside officers from Birmingham City Council on the collective approach and housing requirements for Clarendon since the start of the year.

“While there is no scarcity of recent development along Hagley Road, so many sectors are not currently catered for. We are pleased that our concept of delivering three bedroom houses to suit young families has been so welcomed during the public consultation process.”

A total of 75 three-bedroom townhouses and 90 one- and two-bedroom apartments are included in the plans.

Adam McPartland, managing director of Glancy Nicholls Architects, said: “The detailed plans include both apartments and townhouses, to offer young professionals and families appropriate and attainable new homes that enable them to significantly lower their carbon footprint.

‘The scheme design overcomes various brownfield site complexities and will greatly enhance the street scene along Hagley Road, Clarendon Road and Stirling Road. This planning submission embodies our commitment to addressing local housing needs, while creating sustainable homes and spaces that resonate with the local community.”

Opened to great fanfare in 1971, the largely windowless John Madin-designed structure functioned as Clarendon Suites by the Warwickshire Masonic Brethren until its closure in February 2014. It staged conferences, exhibitions and banquets, in addition to use as the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire Masons.

A significant fire broke out in February 2019 and demolition and site clearance followed in 2022.