Period Projects Limited has submitted proposals to Southampton City Council for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in the conurbation.
The proposed redevelopment is located on an industrial site in the Southampton suburbs at 346, 350 and 352 Burgess Road in Swaythling. Period Projects wants to demolish the existing buildings and replace them with three two-storey PBSA blocks.
“The principle of development is acceptable and the proposal comprises sustainable development.
“The proposals will remove non-conforming uses on-site and thus provide both a suitable environment for the proposed student residents and for existing neighbouring residents.
“The sizes of the proposed studio flats are entirely consistent with that of other student providers as is the provision of two on-site car parking spaces.”
Planning statment
Designed by CMC Design Architectural Services, the scheme would comprise 15 student studios, with additional common rooms in two of the buildings.
A previous proposal for six student flats at just 352 Burgess Road was refused by Southampton City Council in 2022. The planning statement stated that the proposal has been redesigned to take into account the concerns previously raised by planning officers.
“The scheme has been amended so as to minimise harm to neighbouring residential amenities and provide decent living accommodation for the residents of the proposed development.
“As such, the benefits of the scheme clearly outweigh any harm created by the scheme.”
Planning statement
The proposed PBSA scheme is primarily intended to cater for students attending the University of Southampton, with the main campus around one kilometre from the site.
