Loughborough University has secured approval for a divisive, 552-bed student accommodation scheme.
The site for the accommodation lies in the Central Park area of the Loughborough campus, close to the Edward Herbert Building. It includes the existing Car Park 5 as well as land adjacent to it, including the parts of the campus previously occupied by the Graham Oldham and Chemistry buildings, both of which have already been demolished.
The new accommodation would replace existing stock on campus that has reached its end of life.
The 552 bedspaces would be provided across five blocks of four and six storeys, complemented by amenity areas, quiet study zones and a shared plaza.
Objections to the scheme have arisen over access, traffic and parking, how the blocks overlook adjacent houses, and potential noise and light pollution.
