Planning for a new Cardiff PBSA development has been submitted to the Council’s planning department. The scheme would develop a site that would eventually offer over 700 beds for students.
The proposed scheme is located at Longcross Court on 47 Newport Road. It is close to the city centre and currently occupied by a 1970s building that is mainly vacant. PBSA developer Fusion Students has submitted a full planning application for the site.
“The proposed development will comprise PBSA, which will serve the Universities nearby together with some ground floor commercial space on Newport Road and/or City Road (143sqm and 482sqm – 625sqm). The options explored for the building mass currently indicate greater height on the corner of City Road/Newport Road at 17 storeys + ground floor, with lower building forms to the north and east where it sits against lower rise development.
“Ground floor space is indicated for a mix of commercial uses to provide the greatest potential for occupation together with PBSA amenity space and entrance. The proposals will principally be a car free development with disabled parking / move in/out spaces accessed from Oxford Lane.”
Fusion Group planning statement
A total of 706 beds are proposed at the Cardiff PBSA scheme, with amenity and ancillary spaces as well as ground floor commercial space. Options of up to 24 storeys were considered for the building, but the final option is proposed at 17 storeys plus ground floor. Lower building forms will be to the north and east where the site is adjacent to lower rise development.
A design and access statement also added how the scheme would enhance the local area.
“A new, high quality student accommodation scheme will create a welcoming and positive living environment for students and an enhanced public realm and streetscape for the existing community.
“The scheme is centrally located with great connectivity and seeks to reinforce local identity. It embraces principles of sustainability and enhances the ecological value of the site.
“The scheme has developed with input from an experienced design team, as well as engagement with the local authority and stakeholders, and we look forward to taking it forward to realise this exciting vision for the city of Cardiff.”
Design and access statement
