The first phase of the estate was approved in 1958 and was completed by the end of 1960 by Wimpey for Birmingham City Council. Harlech Tower, the tallest tower block on the estate, became the tallest tower block in the city at 16 storeys. However, it was soon to be joined by the tallest tower block on the Primrose estate in the city which was of an equal height. The second phase, which included a single 9 storey tower block with 36 flats was approved in 1959 and constructed by DL.