Road Safety Audits - Waterman https://www.watermangroup.com Engineering and Environmental Consultancy Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:08:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Planning approval granted for major Kennington student living scheme https://www.watermangroup.com/blog/2025/08/11/planning-approval-granted-for-major-kennington-student-living-scheme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-approval-granted-for-major-kennington-student-living-scheme Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:52:51 +0000 https://www.watermangroup.com/?p=12415

Planning approval has been granted for Unite Students’ 6-12 Kennington Lane student living scheme in Kennington, London. The London Borough of Lambeth reached a unanimous decision, allowing Stage 3 works to begin.

The approved plans involve demolition of the existing buildings to create a mixed-use development featuring industrial and community spaces across ground and mezzanine levels, with purpose-built student accommodation above. The scheme will provide 511 high-quality student bedrooms, including 177 affordable (35%) and 26 wheelchair-accessible rooms. Accommodation options are placed in a mix of clusters in varying in sizes with shared kitchens and individual studios. The industrial spaces have the option of being utilised as self-storage or a fulfilment centre, while a new community space will support local groups and service providers.

Planning approval granted for major Kennington student living scheme

The development will rise 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.

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.

To find out how we’re helping unlock the potential of student living schemes across the UK, head to our living spaces webpage by clicking here.

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