Cost consultants appointed on Derby student accommodation scheme

Derby-based Armsons have been appointed as cost consultants on a scheme to create new luxury student accommodation on Lodge Lane in Derby.

The scheme, which will be known as Urban Lofts, is being developed by Urban Sister, which was established in 2018 by Gillian and Ruth Hobbs.

The company is redeveloping the former Majority House on Lodge Lane into student accommodation.

Planning permission was granted in August 2018 for the scheme, which will see the conversion of the previously empty office block in the heart of Derby’s student district into three apartments each with six en-suite bedrooms.

The scheme has been designed by TUK Surveyors and the contractors for the scheme are A & S Enterprises, based in Burton on Trent.

Work on the scheme has now started on site with completion scheduled for mid-August 2019.

Sally Walters, director at Armsons, said: “Armsons are excited to have been appointed to work on this project for Urban Sister alongside Contractors A&S Enterprises as they expand their residential and buy to let business in the region.

“The new student accommodation is a great opportunity to make use of the empty office block and create more high-quality accommodation for Derby university students.”

“We look forward to working with Gillian and Ruth, who over the past 18 years have demonstrated their dedication to improving buildings with their positive and contemporary approach to interiors.”