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Specialist consultancy, HOW Planning has submitted a detailed planning application on behalf of CityBlock, a leading provider of high quality, ensuite student accommodation for its latest development in Lancaster.<\/p>\n
The iconic Gillows building on North Road, (currently substantially empty) will be another innovative multi-million pound regeneration of a prime city centre site and will be the latest addition to CityBlock\u2019s growing UK portfolio.<\/p>\n
Sean Smith from SSHARC architects has proposed a unique solution to transform the Grade II listed building into luxury ensuite student accommodation with top floor open residential for young professionals.\u00a0The central theme is to provide additional shared social spaces to aid and improve resident interaction as well as providing the necessary quiet bedroom study spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proposals aim to deliver a transformational change for the site, providing bespoke accommodation of the highest standards, wrapped up in a key townscape building.\u00a0 The designs respect the historic conservation area setting whilst outwardly expressing and celebrating the building\u2019s main function as vibrant living space\u201d.<\/p>\n
The proposed plans have been welcomed in consultations with the city\u2019s design advisory panel and other statutory consultants.<\/p>\n
This design, due for completion in August 2017 \u2018raises the bar\u2019 in both quality and sustainability and will complement the City of Lancaster and the rest of the CityBlock portfolio.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be submitting plans for a 5th<\/sup> site in Lancaster\u201d, says CityBlock CEOTrevor Bargh, the entrepreneur who founded CityBlock in 2003.<\/p>\n \u201cOur blocks in Lancaster are fully booked once again this year with long waiting lists supporting a strong demand for CityBlock\u2019s student accommodation model\u201d.<\/p>\n Richard Barton, Partner at HOW Planning commented: \u201cCityBlock have already delivered some of Lancaster\u2019s most exclusive and ambitious student accommodation and plans for its latest scheme demonstrates their continuing commitment to investing in the city\u201d.<\/p>\n Specialist consultancy, HOW Planning has submitted a detailed planning application on behalf of CityBlock, a leading provider of … <\/p>\n![\"GILLOWS](\"https:\/\/www.cityblock.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/GILLOWS-1.jpg\")
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