Massive 19-storey student tower block planned for city centre

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A 583-bed scheme has been proposed in Friar's Road



Plans have been submitted for 19-storey student accommodation tower block close to Coventry city centre.

The Friar’s Road scheme is being put forward by Manchester-based Crosslane Student Developments, part of the Crosslane Group.

The company is proposing to deliver a 583-bed purpose-built student accommodation development on Friar’s Road at the junction with St Patrick’s Road, within the ring road on the south side of Coventry city centre.

The huge housing development would comprise 140 studios and 443 en-suite cluster flats with communal areas, including a common room, along with study room, gym, cinema and a kitchen-dining entertaining room as well as a private outdoor courtyard.

Crosslane Group said it had chosen the site because of its proximity to the Coventry University campus, the city centre and train station - all of which are within walking distance.

It added that its interest in Coventry was also due to the fact Coventry University is currently the fastest growing university in the UK by student enrolment.

Crosslane said the university has announced major investment in its facilities and buildings over the next five years, something which is expected to further increase student applications.

A spokesman for the company said demand for “well-located, premium purpose-built student accommodation in the city continues to increase” and that there was currently a “significant supply-demand imbalance”.

Mike Moran, development manager for Crosslane Student Developments, said: “Crosslane is delighted to have submitted its first planning application for a student accommodation development in Coventry.

“The proposed scheme is right in the heart of the city centre and a short walk to Coventry University.

“At 583 beds, the scheme would be a significant contribution to easing the supply/demand fundamentals which persist for purpose-built student accommodation in the city.”