Summary:
- Study Inn’s proposal for a 110-bed student accommodation block at 5 James Street is set to be rejected by the council due to concerns over the building’s excessive footprint, insufficient landscaping, and inadequate amenity space, which fail to meet the city’s standards for quality living environments.
- The planned development included a mix of studio and cluster apartments with on-site facilities such as a health spa, gym, and games room, but bedroom sizes and outlooks were criticised for being substandard, particularly given the proximity to a bus depot.
- York City Council recently refused another PBSA project by Danehurst for a 220-bed scheme at 17-27 Layerthorpe, primarily due to flood risk issues, highlighting the council’s stringent approach to site suitability and quality in student housing developments.
Original article:
https://www.placeyorkshire.co.uk/council-expected-to-reject-york-pbsa/
