Sama lodges plans for 300-bed Birmingham PBSA scheme

Sama Investment Group has submitted plans for 301 student beds in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter. The proposed student accommodation scheme will comprise a stepped building of four, 10 and 15 storeys on Pershore Street. It includes a variety of amenities including a social lounge, TV room, gym and workspaces. It will also be car-free, with 64 cycle parking spaces being provided. Bilal Ahmed, founder and executive chairman of Sama Investment Group, said: “Our proposals for Pershore Street will transform this vacant brownfield site to deliver a flagship scheme that will bring much-needed student accommodation to the city, while also supporting the wider growth of the area. “This will be a great addition for the 183,000 students in Birmingham, providing high-quality living space in the vibrant Chinese Quarter. Alongside supporting the continued growth of our educational institutions, the proposals will help to unlock rental properties for other residents in the city.” View other planning applications in Birmingham >> Image © Stride Treglown/Sama Investment Group, courtesy of Offa