Plans for redevelopment of indoor market revealed

The planned apartment blocks would be surrounded by public spaces and have roof gardens

The owners of Birmingham's Bull Ring indoor market have released more details about plans to transform the site.

The landmark building is owned by property giant Hammerson and includes one of the largest fish markets in the UK.

If a new planning application is approved, the existing building will be demolished and replaced with either 745 apartments or 1,544 student flats.

Hammerson said its Edgbaston Street Gardens project would provide "much-needed" city centre homes if approved, alongside new gardens, amenities and commercial space.

The developers said a new public realm around the site would link it to the recently approved Smithfield development and other key neighbourhoods.

The Smithfield scheme, which will transform the former Birmingham wholesale market, also includes proposals for a new market.

The proposed development would connect with other shopping centres and St Martin’s Church

Hammerson has proposed building towers of different heights to create "a unique and  iconic presence".

It also said there would be green spaces and roof gardens, while the ground floor could house shops.

The company also promised to keep market traders informed and said it was working "very closely" with the city council.