Regeneration Plans Submitted by Sama for 1 Lancaster Circus

21/10/24

Following a positive period of consultation, Birmingham-based developer and investor, Sama Investment Group, has submitted plans for the transformation of 1 Lancaster Circus in Birmingham.

The proposals will see the brownfield site which was previously Birmingham City Council's office building redeveloped. This will be delivered across two landmark towers of 41-storeys and 48-storeys, on the edge of Lancaster Circus Queensway and Lawson Street.

Alongside careful design of the buildings, the finalised plans have also seen the addition of a pavilion to part of the site, which will act as a focal point for the development and will allow both residents and the public to circulate through the site more effectively.

This will further harness ambitions for 1 Lancaster Circus to act as a new gateway from the Gun Quarter and Jewellery Quarter into Birmingham City Centre, with extensive green, public open space and a pedestrian corridor central to the re-imagined destination.

Plans also include the delivery of a dynamic variety of amenities, including a gym, spa, cinema and active frontages which will create interest and activity at street level including commercial, or leisure uses.

Bilal Ahmed, Executive Chairman & Founder at Sama Investments, said: "Following a period of consultation, we're delighted to submit plans for 1 Lancaster Circus.

"The proposals will transform an underutilised site to deliver a flagship scheme for the local area and city.

"The proposals will deliver a mixed-use scheme of residential and much-needed student accommodation and support the continued growth of nearby universities, including Aston and Birmingham City University.

"Our plans will also help re-establish this location as a destination, offering street-level community uses and green space for residents and the wider community to enjoy, alongside a pedestrian corridor that will connect parts of the city to this area – something that has further been enhanced through the addition of a pavilion to the final plans.

"We look forward to continuing our progress with the city and our partners to deliver 1 Lancaster Circus in the coming years."

Source: Regeneration plans submitted by Sama for 1 Lancaster Circus - SAMA Investments