The University of Nottingham has raised concerns over the number of studios proposed at the 17-storey tower
A Nottingham university has objected to plans for accommodation that would house 396 students near the city centre. A 17-storey tower is proposed for the junction of Wilford Road and Traffic Street near Nottingham railway station.
The Russell Group university said it was a "well considered" proposal, but said it did not align with the Student Living Strategy. It pointed out studio flats make up 22 per cent of all purpose built student accommodation in the city, well above the national average of 12 per cent, planning documents show.
This led NTU to declare its support for the scheme, while UoN said it was a "step in the right direction" but not enough to remove its objection. The Old Meadows Tenants and Residents Association also “have expressed their strong objection to the development”, saying the Meadows community “feels shut off from the city”.
A UoN spokesperson said: "The university has been engaging with planners and through them working with the developers to advise on the design of this proposal to ensure that student needs are adequately reflected. Our continued objection remains solely around the bed/room type ratios, however, in all other ways we are generally supportive of the scheme.
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