Summary:
- Redford Developments has submitted plans to Coventry City Council to build a 400-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) on a former builders’ yard near the University of Warwick, with planning officers recommending approval despite over 100 objections citing concerns over oversupply and local impact.
- The development site partly falls within Warwick District, requiring a cross-boundary application; Warwick District Council has yet to decide, while Coventry’s planning report highlights expected student growth at the University of Warwick through 2033, supporting demand for additional accommodation.
- The council’s report references a Cushman & Wakefield analysis warning that restricting new PBSA could harm Coventry’s appeal as a student destination and stifle sector innovation, advocating for flexible policy to respond to evolving higher education trends and market conditions.
Original article:
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/huge-new-400-bed-student-33672927
