Summary:
- Aviva Investors has proposed a 570-bed purpose-built student housing development on the former Mamas & Papas site at West Quay Retail Park in Southampton city centre, aiming to support local regeneration and provide high-quality accommodation near universities and transport links.
- The scheme features a mixed-use building up to 23 storeys tall, including student bedrooms, shared social and study areas, cycle parking, and roof terraces, positioned prominently above nearby retail and parking facilities.
- An online consultation is open until July 5, with a public drop-in session scheduled for June 25; feedback will inform the final planning application to Southampton City Council.
Original article:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/south-coast/news/student-tower-southampton-city
