The new development will offer a range of room types, including dorm-style, cluster flats and studios, and will cater for students with different needs and budgets. The scheme also includes a super‑sized kitchen and lounge for 400 students, and residents will have access to a variety of high-quality amenity spaces, including a rooftop exercise area, sports pitches and an allotment. Space will be provided for a new community health centre, whilst shared access for pedestrians and cyclists through the middle of the site will be incorporated, along with enhanced landscaping and public spaces.
Under the joint venture, Unite Students will act as developer, asset manager and operator with a 70% share of the ownership.
With the development targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, our sustainability services specialists worked closely with Unite Students to support their commitment to delivering Net Zero student accommodation, seeing us conduct detailed pre-demolition and reuse audits to embed material circularity within the design. In addition, we also provided detailed energy and overheating strategies and lead the BREEAM assessment.
Construction of the first 1,101 beds is expected to complete in time for the start of the 2029/30 academic year, whilst the second phase, offering 1,201 beds, is scheduled to complete the following year.
