£1m investment to bring 22 new apartments to city centre

Some 22 new apartments are set to be developed in Leicester city centre as part of a £1m investment.

The conversions will be overseen by local architectural studio, InkDrawn.

At 171-173 London Road, overlooking the two lodges marking the entrance to Victoria Park, InkDrawn will prepare construction drawings to create 16 new studio and one bed apartments for the Build to Rent (BTR) market. Nearby in the cultural quarter, opposite Curve Theatre, InkDrawn obtained planning permission for a further six one- and two-bed upper floor apartments as part of a conversion scheme on the corner of Halford Street and Wigston Street. Construction works on both sites are set to begin imminently and expected to complete in 2022.

“These schemes occupy two prime locations in Leicester city centre, visible from the city’s main gateways and attractions,” said InkDrawn’s director, Dan Nestoruk. “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to reinvest in our home city and work with local developers to repurpose these buildings with a new lease of life.

Both buildings have designs of architectural importance. As such, it’s our intention to retain as many original features as possible, from the decorative stonework to original sash windows, whilst establishing a synergy between the historical character and a fresh modern feel within each apartment.”