Summary:
- A £150 million student accommodation development at 35 Albert Road in Bristol has secured both planning permission and Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act, allowing construction to move forward toward completion for the 2026/27 academic year.
- The scheme will deliver 530 student beds in a 22‑storey tower, developed by Cubex Land and Alara Investments as part of broader regeneration and flood‑defence initiatives along the River Avon.
- The development, designed by Corstorphine & Wright, will comprise around 530 beds in a 22‑storey tower featuring a rooftop amenity terrace and a mix of studio and cluster flats. The site is a short walk from the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, which will accommodate thousands of incoming students from 2026 onward.
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