A purpose-built student accommodation scheme in the centre of Nottingham has been given planning permission.
Peveril Securities and PMI Developments are working with Nottingham-headquartered CPMG Architects to create a residential offering consisting of 37 shared cluster flats and 50 studios – equating to a total of 247 rooms across sections ranging from three to nine storeys.
Originally proposed in spring 2022, the scheme located on Glasshouse Street in the Eastside area of Nottingham has been adapted through collaboration between the project team and Nottingham City Council to ensure it brings the client’s vision together with the needs of key stakeholders.
Chris White, director at CPMG, has led on the project since its inception. He said: “Throughout the design process, we’ve incorporated lots of feedback from various interested parties, while maintaining PMI Developments’ commitment to creating a high-quality offering which contributes to revitalisation of the Eastside.
“The result is much-needed student accommodation that will improve the student experience while also supporting the local economy in Nottingham.
“This is the third project we have worked on with PMI, strengthening the successful working relationship between us and creating more impactful outcomes. We’re excited to see our shared vision come to life, enabling students to join us in calling Nottingham their home.”
The site, which sits at the junction of Glasshouse Street, Rick Street and Howard Street, is currently occupied by a single storey industrial building and has been identified as a redevelopment opportunity to help reduce student demand for surrounding homes.
To contribute to the city’s ongoing regenerative change, the Glasshouse Street scheme is based on a contemporary design incorporating comforting interiors, efficient energy use, greenspace to maximise biodiversity and practical and active travel infrastructure, such as external cycle parking spaces.
Paul Ruane, director at PMI Developments, said: “Nottingham has two world-class universities so it’s important that the city’s residential offering is an equally high standard to continue to attract world-class talent that will train – and hopefully be retained – in Nottingham.
“We’ve maintained close collaboration with local stakeholders to design a scheme that not only helps meet the demand for purpose-built student accommodation but is sustainable and adaptable to the needs of current and future students.
“This is a major milestone in our journey but will be maintaining our unwavering commitment to helping Nottingham realise its potential – to benefit students, local businesses and local communities.”
