Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
UK Construction Directory
Search our 157,433 companies....

Construction News

23/09/2021

Next Phase Of Student Living Scheme In Nottingham Approved

Construction News Image
Nottingham City Council has approved plans for the next phase of a student living scheme.

The latest phase of The Island Quarter development is set to help alleviate Nottingham's student bed shortage.

The plans, which were drawn up by DAY Architectural for The Conygar Investment Company PLC, feature an up-to-12-storey, 702-bed purpose-built student development, featuring blocks dedicated to a range of accommodation types including studios and cluster living.

Amenities for the students in this latest phase of The Island Quarter include high-level sky lounges that offer projected views across the city and a pavilion with views onto a private courtyard space that will provide the opportunity for working, socialising, dining and exercising.
-- Advertisement --
hss



The plans also feature multi-media lounges and co-working spaces, as well as gaming zones and quiet areas for study and relaxation.

The new accommodation is expected to start on site shortly and be available for students from the start of the 2023/24 academic year.

With Nottingham facing an expected shortfall of 7,000 student beds in the coming years, the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) on The Island Quarter will free up family homes currently used by students and help return them to their intended use.

Christopher Ware, property director at Conygar, said: "We're delighted that the planning committee has approved the plans for the proposed student accommodation on The Island Quarter. Nottingham is a world-renowned university city, and the student population is growing rapidly to reflect that. Add in the demand from second- and third-year students to remain in PBSA, and it is clear there is a real need for quality student beds in the city.

"This element of the scheme really supports our plans for intergenerational living across the site. One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been that people of all ages are reassessing their relationship with where they live, and we want to create places and spaces where people can live, work and thrive."

Latest Construction News

02/07/2025
Construction is officially underway on the new Whitefield Community Fire Station, part of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) £38 million Estates Improvement Programme. Led by Robertson Construction North West, the project will replace the former fire station on Bury New Road with
02/07/2025
Hull City Council has officially appointed Esh Construction to lead a major repair and strengthening programme on Drypool Bridge, one of the city's key transport links. The project will be delivered in partnership with engineering consultancy Mason Clark Associates. Work will begin on the south s
02/07/2025
Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025, marking its second consecutive year of historic growth. The company reported a turnover of £1.15 billion and a pre-tax profit of £90.5 million, completing more than 2,800 new homes a
02/07/2025
Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce have voiced strong support for the government's new plans to increase the construction workforce by 100,000 people annually. The announcement follows the launch of the first Construction Skills Mission Board, attended by Work and P
02/07/2025
Huddersfield Station will undergo a significant upgrade this autumn as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), with a full 30-day closure scheduled from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025. The closure represents a major milestone in the delivery of a faster, gr
02/07/2025
Procurement Hub, part of Places for People (PfP), has confirmed a two-year extension of its flagship Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2), extending its term until 2028 after achieving more than £300 million in social value since its launch in 2022. Designed to deliver a more efficient, equitable, and
02/07/2025
Two Galliford Try employees have received commendations at this year's British Ex-Forces in Business Awards, recognising their outstanding contributions and leadership within the construction industry after transitioning from military service. Pam McNeill, Business Assurance Manager for Galliford T
02/07/2025
The government has announced a landmark £39 billion investment to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes across the UK over the next decade, in a major bid to tackle the housing crisis and provide secure housing for families and children stuck in temporary accommodation. Under the n
02/07/2025
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is one of the most dangerous gases found in industrial environments. Colourless, highly toxic, and often referred to as the "silent killer", it's particularly hazardous because it can quickly deaden the sense of smell, giving workers a false sense of security. Even a
02/07/2025
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the Construction Leadership Council's (CLC) new Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, describing it as a much-needed step toward driving change across the construction industry. FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry joined over 140 industry leaders at
Aqua Direct LtdLakeside HireStuart CanvasEfco UK LtdAlpha RAT LtdArmquest Industrial Services LtdP C Lifting Services LTDRafferty Roof Trusses LtdPCE Instruments UK LtdKR Fireplaces Ltd