New images revealed of huge new student accommodation scheme

New images have been released of a huge new proposed student accommodation scheme in Nottingham city centre.

As TheBusinessDesk.com revealed earlier this month, Godwin Developments has unveiled plans to turn a former Royal Mail sorting office in the city into a 692-bed student scheme.

Now, new images show the sheer scale of the development.

The plans, lodged with Nottingham City Council at the end of last week, propose the demolition of the current derelict building, which has been vacant for nearly 20 years, and the construction of a new scheme, varying from 12 to 15 storeys in height.

Situated on the corner of Bath Street and Cowan Street, the development – named the Bendigo Building – is adjacent to St. Mary’s Rest Gardens and will consist of a mix of modern studio apartments, four, five and six-bedroom clusters and disabled studio rooms. The scheme will also incorporate a range of indoor amenities such as a spacious residents lounge and reception area, gym, study and games rooms, as well as fully landscaped courtyard garden with outdoor seating, recreational and outdoor exercise equipment, basement parking for 55 vehicles and 312 cycle storage spaces. Two commercial units, located on the ground floor have also been proposed as an additional amenity for residents and the neighbouring community.

Stephen Pratt, co-founder and board director at Godwin Developments, added: “More and more domestic and international students come to the city of Nottingham, seeking outstanding education and good quality accessible student living. We are confident that the Bendigo Building with its prominent location and high amenities provision will be popular with young people and will deliver attractive long-term returns to investors seeking to capitalise on the strong local PBSA market.”

Once underway the Bendigo Building will create around 300 jobs during the construction phase – and 40 full-time positions when fully operational.

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