Summary:
- Bathford Partners has submitted plans to convert Grosvenor House, a former engine shed turned office building in Bath’s The Square, into cluster flats offering up to 103 student bedrooms, targeting second and third-year students with accessible rooms and car-free provisions.
- The development responds to Bath’s growing demand for private student housing beyond first-year university-managed halls, addressing a noted shortage of affordable, shared accommodation for upper-year students amid rising rents and limited PBSA options.
- Grosvenor House’s location near established student areas and transport links, combined with compliance to HMO standards and sustainable transport facilities, aligns with market needs identified by Carter Jonas, reinforcing the city’s trend of repurposing office space into student accommodation.
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