Belfast approves city’s largest student accommodation scheme
Watkin Jones, in partnership with Lacuna Developments, has secured approval for a 1,007-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.
Unite Students to submit planning for Mercury Point PBSA
Provider of student accommodation – Unite Students – is to submit a planning application to redevelop Mercury Point – one of its key properties in Southampton. Replacing 560 beds, the new PBSA development will deliver 810 beds across two blocks connected by an elevated outdoor terrace.
Planning lodged for £95m final piece in Collegelands jigsaw
Developer Glasgow Enlightenment announced today that it has lodged a planning application with Glasgow City Council for Collegelands Park, following a successful three-month community consultation period. New images show how the development will look.
Plans drawn up for two Birmingham city centre skyscrapers
Plans for two skyscrapers for student accommodation in Birmingham city centre have been submitted. The development was intended to provide accommodation for nearly 2,000 students at the nearby Aston University and Birmingham City University, the application said.
Plans submitted to turn A-listed Glasgow building into student housing
Plans have been submitted to turn an A-listed building in North Glasgow into student accommodation. The plans, submitted to Glasgow City Council, state the developers would alter the existing building to create 410-bedroom student accommodation.
Alabama State University approves new student housing
The board of trustees at Alabama State University approved plans for additional student housing. New residential apartments for students at Alabama State University will go up on Forest Avenue and South University Drive. Combined, the two buildings will house more than 550 students on campus.
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Green light for Regal’s £125m Camden student scheme
The Purpose Built Student Accommodation will contain 264 student bedrooms, 30 affordable homes, nearly 11,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space and new public realm enhancements located next to the famous Grade II-listed Roundhouse live performance venue.
Torsion to deliver £43m Leeds student scheme
The project is being undertaken as part of Zenzic’s joint venture with Torsion which now comprises five major schemes all located in Russell Group university cities.
Firethorn Trust expands PBSA portfolio with Stratford acquisition
Firethorn Trust has acquired a PBSA development site in Hackney Wick London, under its growing Living platform. Firethorn purchased the site for an undisclosed sum, with planning permission to develop 204 high-quality student beds, 35% of which will be affordable accommodation.