Summary:
- GRAHAM Investment Projects and Mooney Hotel Group plan a 561-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme at the former Wellington Park Hotel site in Belfast’s Queen’s University quarter, aiming to offer unmatched convenience for students by situating the development close to the university’s main hub.
- The project includes modernising the Botanic Inn with new amenity and recreation spaces, while the sustainable design respects the Malone Conservation Area and incorporates acoustic measures to minimise noise impact on the local community.
- The development is expected to ease Belfast’s housing shortage by potentially freeing up 150 homes, supporting local housing supply, and activating Malone Road with new ground-floor retail, reflecting a strategic effort to balance student needs and community benefits.
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