UK: Planning and design consultancy Boyer has secured a resolution to grant planning permission on behalf of Barsad Investments Ltd for 198 PBSA units at 6 Hulse Road, Southampton.
Located less than two miles from the city centre, the 3,768 square metre site is currently occupied by St. Margaret’s House, a 1960s block which offers 100 student rooms and suites. The existing block will be demolished to create 198 modern, improved student units.
Boyer says sustainability is at the forefront of the designs for this development: the building will incorporate biophilic design principles, and if successful in its aim, will be one of the first buildings in Southampton to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating.
Alice Moore, associate director in Boyer’s London office said: “Quality student accommodation is in short supply in Southampton, as with so many other cities. In doubling the number of units currently available on the site, this scheme goes some way to meeting the very pressing need. We’re extremely pleased to have worked collaboratively with WGP Architects and the wider team on this inspiring project and we look forward to seeing the development coming forward.”
