Summary:
- Sadiq Khan’s planning deputy approved a 605-bedroom student accommodation project in Paddington, developed by Unite Students and Travis Perkins, following two rejections by Westminster Council.
- The 20-storey scheme was escalated to the mayor of London in March, reflecting its strategic significance in addressing student housing demand in the capital.
- This approval marks a notable development in London’s PBSA market, expanding Unite Students’ footprint and contributing to the city’s growing supply of purpose-built student accommodation.
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