America’s largest student accommodation developer Landmark Properties has been given the green light for a scheme at 120 Suffolk Street in the centre of Birmingham.

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) community will also include high quality communal and outdoor spaces next to New Street Station.

The job will be completed in 2029 and reinforces Landmark Properties’ plans to implement four to six PBSA and residential schemes per year.

The firm entered the UK market in 2024, completing its first land acquisition in 2025 – a prime site on William Road in central London.

120 Suffolk Street is the firm’s second UK scheme and first planning application to be approved in the UK. Landmark Properties will now work with Birmingham City Council and other partners to deliver the approved proposals.

Tristram Taylor of Landmark Properties, said: “Birmingham is a young, diverse, and growing city with a vibrant student population. Our proposals for 120 Suffolk Street will deliver high-quality student accommodation in an important and highly visible location.

“As our first planning application to be approved in the UK, we have recognised that Birmingham is a city which wants to drive investment and back opportunities for growth. We are looking forward to continuing to work positively with the Council as we accelerate towards delivery.”