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Our modular redevelopment of a historic building in the centre of Southampton has moved a step closer to completion. This regeneration project to restore and revive a prominent site has reached a major construction milestone with the cranage of the final studio apartment modules. 31 High Street is a landmark scheme which is bringing a fire damaged building back to life after it remained derelict for more than a decade. It represents a £12m investment by Stelling Properties and will help to meet the critical undersupply of student accommodation in the city. The five-storey scheme will provide 121 high specification, self-contained studio apartments which will be operated by Unilife Student Living and are due for completion later this year. Read our latest announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e6q9xXTd #studentliving #regeneration #modularconstruction #mmc #pbsa #studentaccommodation #modularconstruction #modularmanufacture #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #landaquisition #landsourcing #designandbuild #propertymanagement #ukconstructionindustry

Bristol is ECE Westworks’ hometown and for many years we had no major projects here. But now this is certainly not the case, ECE Westworks are working on a number of projects in the city, with four large projects onsite and more either in planning or with the Building Safety Regulators. Bristol was the second fastest growing of all the Core Cities in England and Wales over the last decade* and there is a huge demand for housing and student accommodation here. If all of these projects are added up, there are around 1600 new homes, including nearly 200 affordable homes and 815 student beds. Image Legend: 1.       Bedminster Plot 4: 316 unit residential scheme including 21 affordable dwellings , due for completion early 2025. 2.       Redcliff Quarter (Resi): 468 unit residential scheme, including 94 affordable dwellings, due for completion spring/summer 2025. 3.       Redcliff Quarter (Student): 367 bed student accommodation scheme, due for completion December 2024. 4.       ‘360’: 399 bed student accommodation scheme, due for completion September 2026. 5.       Mickleburgh: Mixed use development, currently in planning. 6.       Cave Street: 22 bed student accommodation scheme, completed September 2024. 7.       Un-named Residential Project: ~400 units, part of the Frome Gateway masterplan, pre-planning. 8.       Globe House: part of the Frome Gateway masterplan, 68 Unit residential scheme, Planning Permission granted April 2024 9.       Un-named Residential Project: 381 unit residential scheme including 81 affordable dwellings, pre-planning. #BristolArchitecture #ArchitectureBristol #BristolDevelopments * Source: Bristol Key Facts 2023, Bristol City Council Imagery ©2024 Vu.City

Funding Secured for St James House Project to Build Bristol's Tallest Building! A major construction project in Bristol, backed by Cain International and Apollo, will see the development of a 28-storey student accommodation block and an 18-storey co-living homes block. The scheme will include 132 co-living homes, with 20% designated as affordable housing, and 442 student bedrooms. It will also feature around 15,000 sq. ft. of amenity space, including a cinema, fitness suite, study areas, games room, and dining facilities. This project contributes to over 2 million sq. ft. of ongoing developments. Read the full news here: https://lnkd.in/eZ4syajj (Image/ Ref)

Closing out our week with some wonderful news... 🎉 Planning permission secured for a 619-bed, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme with additional light industrial floorspace in Wembley on behalf of YourTRIBE. The proposal provides buildings of 27, 21, 18, and 6 storeys, with significant public realm improvements which will contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Wembley town centre. The development will assist in contributing to much-needed housing and within this vibrant regeneration area. Key issues addressed included justifying the need for student accommodation in Brent and demonstrating that the proposed buildings would have an acceptable impact on the protected views of the Wembley Stadium arch and the emerging Wembley townscape. Due consideration was given to ensuring the scheme complements the established wider Masterplan for the area. This permission adds to ROK Planning’s successful track record and experience in London Borough of Brent. Credit to Stantec for the design and 'The Visualiser Ltd.' for the photomontages. For more information on this project or to find out how ROK Planning can help you, please contact Alun Evans or Wilf Foster! #ROKPlanning #townplanning #planning #development #planningapplications #planningapproval #sustainableplanning

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The Conygar Investment Company has received planning consent for additional purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) space at The Island Quarter development in Nottingham. Designed by DAY Architectural Ltd, the scheme will provide 313 beds in cluster flats and 81 single occupancy studios across four adjoining blocks ranging from seven to 11 storeys.

PLANNING SUCCESS. Ellis And Partners have secured permission for a 32 room (mix of single, double and studios) Student Halls of Residence in Bournemouth Town Centre (2nd one this year). On this application waste collection, cycle storage & Daylighting were all parts of the scheme initially rejected by the council. However, as per usual, our in house team were able to offer robust evidence based justifications as to why the application should ultimately be approved without any changes to the layout. The scheme retains all the ground floor retail, and other major commercial elements of the building ensuring the Town Centre remains diverse and viable.

Not a criticism, but a genuine question which requires debate. At a time when the local higher education establishment has announced a downturn in student attendance resulting in job cuts, and budgetary problems. Are more Student flats required? Our city has had a swell of Student accommodation approvals recently with several large scale developments already underway. Is this a priority over permanent housing need in Dundee? When we are told that land resource is limited and regeneration is best, is a large number of student units the best use? How much income does the local authority gain from each student flat per annum? I.e. is there any council tax (or similar) and is this more lucrative than housing to the city coffers? Are there the same levvies applied to these developments as would be the case for new build housing? if not... why not? The pressure on local amenities and services caused by the population increase once these flats are occupied must surely be the same? Or is it simply the case, developers no longer make any return on housing due to the poor policies introduced over the last decade leading to potential housing land now being put to better use to generate a higher return? Interested to hear thoughts on the rapid rise of these student mega projects.

Bookings are officially open for The Fabric Works student accommodation scheme in Leeds! Due to hand over in just 6 months, this 402-bed development - which is being delivered by Clegg Construction in partnership with joint venture partners Primus Property Group and H.I.G. Capital - will be the first Leeds-based student accommodation scheme to be operated by Nido Living. The scheme aspires to ‘set a new bar’ for student living, boasting a range of thoughtfully designed amenities including a games room, co-working and study spaces, a cinema room, a fully-equipped gym, a yoga and fitness studio, private outdoor gardens – and more. Just like the building’s next-door neighbour, Spinners Yard – a build-to-rent development also being built by Clegg Construction, The Fabric Works sustainability credentials are bolstered by its connection to the Leeds PIPES District Heat network. 🔗 Find out more about the scheme, including booking details, in the comments section 🔗 #LoveConstruction #PBSA

🏗️ Are you wondering what is being built next to CSUSM in City of San Marcos, CA 🏗️ North City San Diego is building 222 North City, a 12-story mixed use project. North City (originally approved in 2009) is evolving in reaching its potential by creating our first true downtown. This market rate housing will bring much needed housing to the market . It’s predicted to provide housing for many faculty members for California State University San Marcos (currently our largest employer in our city), building housing adjacent to jobs, creating a synergistic atmosphere. It will also provide a much needed clientele base for the current restaurants in North City. It’s exciting to watch this project being built after the slowdown due to the “Great Recession” and the “Global Pandemic”, breathing life into our first true downtown that brings together businesses, housing, and a park together in a walkable community that is close to jobs and transit options. Stay tuned, it is predicted for occupancy by late 2025. #HousingDiversity #NorthCity #DowntownLiving #SanMarcosCity #DiscoverLifesPossibilities