Student Accommodation, Cardiff Development, Welsh Education Building, University Project
New Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Cardiff
University Accommodation Development Wales, UK – design by The Crosslane Group
28 Nov 2017
Student Accommodation in Cardiff
Design: The Crosslane Group

Location: Howard Gardens, Cardiff, Wales
Planning application submitted for new purpose-built student accommodation development at north-westerly side of Howard Gardens in Cardiff

The proposed development occupies half of the square on the north-westerly side of Howard Gardens. The site was formerly occupied by a bowling green and club pavilion that has been in a state of disrepair and not been in public use for a number of years. City of Cardiff Council made the decision to sell this half of the square, not designated as public ?open space?, two years ago. Crosslane successfully achieved preferred bidder status and the Council will be reviewing and agreeing the proposed plans before the sale of the site occurs.
The redevelopment will enhance the area and complement the Council?s wider improvement plans, which include restoring and enhancing the park on the adjacent side of the square, which has also been out of public use for some time due to the dilapidated state of the facilities.
The proposed plans will seek to deliver a high-quality residential building with stepped heights of four and six storeys, rising to ten storeys in one corner, which will provide accommodation f...