UK & Ireland

Glasgow Enlightenment’s plans for Collegelands Park – a 591-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Calton, an area of Glasgow, looks set for approval.

Plans have been submitted to build student accommodation on the former site of the Old College Bar on the corner of George Street and High Street. The proposals would see 437 bedspaces provided for students with a mix of 261 studios and 176 ensuites at the 0.45ha plot near the Merchant City.

Waugh Investments Limited lodged the application on May 1, seeking permission to redevelop 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace.

A former leather works factory could be turned into student accommodation, according to plans to submitted to Nottingham City Council. Abode Asset Management has revealed plans to turn the site, on Denman Street East in Radford.

Global private equity firm KKR has agreed to forward fund a 544-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme near the University of Warwick. KKR and its European living sector platform, Inhabeo, have backed the six-storey development, named Progress House.

Major plans for an almost 600-bed student accommodation block and nearly 150 flats in Calton are recommended for approval next week.

Host Student Housing Ltd, a leading UK operator of purpose-built student accommodation, has appointed Lucy Treasure-Broughton as marketing director, completing its executive leadership team following a two-year strategic restructure.

Unite Students and Newcastle University received planning permission on Friday for a redevelopment of its Castle Leazes site.

Global student housing brand and operator Yugo’s new research reveals the extent to which students are both excited – and equally concerned – by the powerful presence of AI in their everyday lives.

Fusion Group has promoted André Ferdinand to Projects Director and has appointed him to its board.