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UK: Developer Capital&Centric has been selected to deliver 144 build-to-rent (BTR) homes at Plymouth’s Civic Centre tower.
The Grade II listed Civic Centre is set to undergo a major transformation with Plymouth City College operating a Blue Green Skills Hub on the lower floor of the building and the new homes located within the 14-storey tower. A full planning application was submitted in March, with initial works to remove cladding expected to begin in summer 2026.
The homes will be managed by Capital&Centric’s rental company Ollo and the on-site amenity provision will include a gym and a residents’ app.
John Moffat, joint managing director of Capital&Centric, added: “Plymouth is a city with serious ambition, and the Civic Centre is the kind of project we love getting stuck into. It’s a building that means something to people; you can’t walk past it without noticing it. Now we’re taking on the challenge of giving it a future that lives up to that. We’ve spent years restoring buildings and crafting communities across the UK and each one teaches you something. You have to respect what makes a place special while creating homes and spaces that actually work for how people live now and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing here.”
Mark Lowry, Plymouth’s city centre champion, said: “This is an exciting new direction for Plymouth’s housing market – these will be high quality units that are built to rent – something which is not currently available here. They are specifically targeting people who want a quality experience in an iconic location that is close to places of work, learning, culture and the waterfront. This company has a history of tackling tricky buildings, helping people to fall back in love with them and breathe life into them. Bringing the buzz back into the city needs people who want city living and all it has to offer.”
Highlights:
- Developer Capital&Centric has been selected to deliver 144 build-to-rent (BTR) homes at Plymouth’s Civic Centre tower
- The Grade II listed 14-storey tower will also feature a Blue Green Skills Hub on the lower floor
- The homes will be managed by Capital&Centric’s rental company Ollo
