Plans to convert a run-down former tram depot built a century ago into a 750-seat restaurant and banqueting hall are back on the table after being rejected last year.

Developers want to rejuvenate the old depot in Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, and build a multi-storey car park alongside, injecting life into a building which has been vacant for several years and fallen into a state of disrepair.

The first incarnation of the project was lodged in 2015 but drew stinging criticism from councillors who were concerned about a lack of parking space and causing more congestion in an already busy part of the city.

The new version of the application has 200 parking spaces - up from 160 - which is "adequate" for a facility of this size, according to newly lodged planning documents.

Overall, the redevelopment would see the partial demolition of the former depot, which opened in 1913, and renovation work to create a restaurant, commercial catering kitchen and a conference and banqueting room on the first floor.

It is estimated 60 new full- and part-time jobs would be created.

A statement prepared by Architecture Design Studio said: "The development is intended to fit within its surroundings while at the same time offer a modern appearance (and) retain important features to keep the heritage of the tram depot.

"The regeneration of the vacant building would be very successful in this vicinity and only add as a positive regeneration project to help the surrounding area."

Two previous developments have been approved for the site.

In 2007, a project was granted permission to create a mixed-use development comprising a banqueting hall, restaurant, food court, retails units and chef training school.

And in 2012, another scheme was bought forward to build 17 retail units, 28 market stalls, a health and beauty salon and five food outlets.