24/04/2014

Student Accommodation Proposal Submitted

Newtownards-based McNeill Properties have submitted plans for new student accommodation next to the University of Ulster's new Belfast campus.

An existing building would be demolished to build the nine-storey, 200 bedroom accommodation block at the junction of York Street and Frederick Street.

The planning application describes the block as "fully managed" en-suite study bedrooms with communal kitchens serving five rooms.

The new accommodation block would serve the new £250m campus currently being built, and would be promoted as "car free" living.

The McNeill proposal is the second to be submitted for student accommodation at the UU campus.

(MH)

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