Planning permission secured for student accommodation

Property development company, S Harrison, has secured planning permission for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Edinburgh's Gillespie Crescent, creating a prime development opportunity in a sought-after location.

The approved scheme will transform a vacant brownfield site within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area into high-quality student accommodation, with 124 bedrooms, within a contemporary five-storey building.

Gavin Douglas, design manager at S Harrison, said: “Securing planning permission for 50 Gillespie Crescent is a significant milestone and brings forward an increasingly rare PBSA opportunity in this part of Edinburgh, making it a particularly compelling proposition.

“The site combines an outstanding location with excellent transport links, extensive local amenities and direct access to local open spaces. The approved scheme is designed to provide high-quality accommodation, creating an attractive, communal environment for students and a high-quality addition to the area.

“With planning permission now secured, we plan to engage with PBSA developers, investors and operators looking to capitalise on the continued strength of Edinburgh’s student-accommodation market.”

S Harrison has delivered hundreds of student bedrooms across the city to date. This includes the recently completed East Newington Place development and another scheme at 179 Canongate, which will complete ahead of this student-intake year.

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CGI image of the approved student development, at 50 Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh