Published 11 August 2025

Unite Students’ 6-12 Kennington Lane student living scheme in Kennington, London, is a mixed-use development featuring industrial and community spaces across ground and mezzanine levels, with purpose-built student accommodation above.

The scheme provides 511 high-quality student bedrooms, including 177 affordable (35%) and 26 wheelchair-accessible rooms. Accommodation options are placed in a mix of clusters varying in size with shared kitchens, together with individual studios. The industrial spaces have the option of being utilised as either self-storage or a fulfilment centre, while a new community space supports local groups and service providers.

The development rises to a maximum of 15 storeys with a drop down to 13 storeys towards Elephant and Castle, and then down to seven storeys to the rear of the building to minimise the visual impact to neighbouring residents. This site is ideally located between Elephant and Castle and Kennington stations which will provide students with excellent transport links.

Planning approval granted for major Kennington student living scheme

Inspired by LDA Design’s landscaping and public realm scheme, outdoor facilities include landscaped areas, a widened pedestrian footpath, and specific green places that people can use to relax. Allford Hall Monaghan Morris’ (AHMM’s) architectural design focuses on wellbeing, and offers generous amenity spaces for learning and socialising, including a gym/studio.

Our building services and sustainability teams provided the Energy, Circular Economy, Whole Life Carbon, Pre-Redevelopment and Pre-Demolition Audits, BREEAM, Overheating, and Sustainability Statement. In addition, our specialists provided the Site Waste Management Plan for the scheme.