Green light for transformation of historic city centre building

Solihull based property developer BPG has been granted planning permission to redevelop the Chamberlain Buildings in Birmingham city centre.

The Grade II listed building situated across from Aston University is to be converted into 205 student rooms.

BPG has worked with the current owner Birmingham City Council to repurpose the site, previously used as offices, and will now acquire the buildings from the council.

The ground floor retail parade will be retained and improved.

Development consultant John Tebbutt said: “The building will be repurposed into high quality student accommodation.  Its central location combined with its amazing architecture and stunning internal features will make for a truly unique student offer in Birmingham.

“BPG will be starting on site in early 2022 and the building will be ready for occupation for the 2023 academic year.”