Landmark Properties plans new PBSA project in Birmingham

Landmark Properties is accelerating its UK expansion with a planning application for a new student housing development at 120 Suffolk Street in Birmingham. 

120 Suffolk Street

This project aims to create approximately 500 purpose-built student bedrooms, addressing a significant shortage of student accommodation in the city.
This development is part of Landmark Properties' broader strategy to become a major player in the UK and European student housing market, with 120 Suffolk Street being the first of several new sites acquired in the past year.
The proposed redevelopment, located next to the Mailbox and near New Street Station, will transform a current car park into modern student housing with high-quality communal areas and amenities. This initiative supports Birmingham's reputation as a global hub for education and innovation, particularly with the city's goal of establishing a "Knowledge Quarter."
Recent studies indicate a shortfall of up to 31,065 student beds in Birmingham, a number expected to grow. The 120 Suffolk Street site, for which planning consent was granted for redevelopment in 2023, is considered a prime location to help meet this demand. Landmark Properties, which currently manages over 72,000 student beds, is eager to deliver this essential housing if the planning application is approved.
Tristram Taylor, of Landmark Properties, said: “120 Suffolk Street represents our strong investment appetite and thoughtful project delivery plans. “Our approach seeks to enhance the City Council’s existing vision for the area by responding directly to the undersupply of student accommodation across Birmingham. Working with our local team, we have engaged constructively through the pre-application process with Birmingham City Council and statutory consultees. Subject to achieving a planning consent in the coming months, we are looking forward to kick-starting construction and delivery as soon as possible thereafter.”
Glancy Nicholls Architects designed the project, working closely with Birmingham City Council on the development's approach.
The application also received support from a local Birmingham-based team, including Williams Gallagher for planning, Node for HTVIA, Pareto for project management, and Core 5 for quantity surveying. Flow Design Architects, Landmark's brand architect, also contributed.