Summary:
- Watkin Jones has secured Gateway 2 approval for a 201-bed PBSA development on Freestone Road in Bristol’s Temple Quarter, advancing the project with necessary approvals, funding, and contracts in place to proceed.
- The scheme is a joint venture between Moorfield Group and Tiger Developments, with Watkin Jones as development partner and Host appointed for management, targeting BREEAM Excellent certification and completion by the 2027/28 academic year.
- The development supports Bristol’s growing student population and local regeneration, reflecting a strategic focus on high-quality, sustainable PBSA assets amid constrained new supply and regulatory challenges in the UK living sector.
Original article:
https://benews.co.uk/watkin-jones-gets-gateway-2-approval-for-bristol-pbsa-scheme/
