Plans approved for £26m city centre student living scheme

Planning consent has been given to a new £26m student living development in Sheffield city centre.

The 289-unit scheme of five to seven stories is set to be built in Aleen Street on a site currently occupied by former industrial buildings.

The development is in the St Vincent’s Quarter of the city centre within walking distance of University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University campuses.

Designed by David Cox Architects, the scheme will be delivered by residential developer Fraser Morgan.

Mark Robinson, managing director of Fraser Morgan, said: “We’re very proud of the design for this scheme which gained overwhelmingly positive feedback by members of the planning committee. These spacious studio apartments will offer something different to the typical mix of flats and houses that make up the student living market in Sheffield.

“The entire scheme has a strong focus on promoting student wellbeing. It offers large communal areas for socialising, including a roof garden and gym, as well as green space inside and outside the development.”

David Cox, director of David Cox Architects, added: “Due to the geometry and topography of the city we created a dramatic architectural design with acute angles to compliment the environment.

“Given the planning and site constraints, the building mass is pushed inwards to create a more interesting urban form. The design has been really well received by the planning committee and we are thrilled to be working with Fraser Morgan on another student living scheme”.

Warden Construction has been appointed as main contractor on the development. It aims to have the development under construction in February 2019 and completed by August 2020.

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