Birmingham developer Sama Investment Group has submitted plans for a 301-bed student accommodation scheme in the city’s China Quarter.

The new scheme would be delivered across a stepped building of four storeys, 10 storeys and 15 storeys on Birmingham’s Pershore Street.

The project, which would develop a prominent brownfield site, will also include a social lounge, TV room, gym and workspaces.

The sustainably-focused scheme will deliver extensive areas for plants and foliage as well as a biodiversity-rich green roof area on level four of the building.

To help promote active travel 64 cycle spaces will be provided, while the scheme will be car-free, with a wide range of transport links close by including New Street and More Street Station, along with bus routes.

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 would be a great addition for the 183,000 students in Birmingham, providing much-needed, high-quality living space in the vibrant Chinese Quarter.

“Alongside supporting the continued growth of our educational institutions, the proposals for Pershore St will help to unlock rental properties for other residents in the city.”