City Council of Southampton approves £112 million housing project
Southampton City Council Approves Build-to-Rent Flat Development Near St Mary's Stadium
On Tuesday, 4 June 2024, Southampton City Council gave the green light to a new build-to-rent flat development on a former gasworks site next to St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Hampshire. The development, designed by architectural firm Corstorphine & Wright, will consist of 384 flats, with 186 one-bed and 198 two-bed units.
The modern architectural design focuses on high-quality living spaces tailored for long-term rental, and the development will also include commercial units on the ground floor and communal facilities such as a gym, bicycle workshop, co-working spaces, and lounges. There will be 176 on-site car parking spaces available.
Originally, concerns were raised about the lack of family or affordable housing, particularly by Simon Reynier, of City of Southampton Society. However, these concerns did not prevent the plans from being approved. The planning application was agreed upon by councillors, with the condition that developers provide an updated viability assessment to confirm affordable housing wasn't suitable for the project.
The development aims to be a catalyst for development in the area, creating a critical mass that allows the creation of a community. However, there is some concern about increased traffic congestion due to the additional residents and visitors during football matches at St Mary's Stadium. The development plans incorporate measures to manage this, but specific details about traffic flow arrangements and alternative transport modes have not been disclosed.
For those interested in more detailed information about the architectural design, affordable housing quotas, and traffic mitigation measures for this specific project, consulting Southampton City Council's planning documents or developer releases would provide comprehensive information.
- The build-to-rent flat development in Southampton, designed by Corstorphine & Wright, aims to invest in the housing-market, focusing on communities by including facilities like a gym, bicycle workshop, co-working spaces, and lounges.
- Despite concerns raised about the lack of family or affordable housing, the Southampton City Council approved the project with the condition that developers submit an updated viability assessment on affordable housing.
- The new development near St Mary's Stadium, involving 384 units, could potentially contribute to real-estate growth in the area, but may also lead to increased traffic congestion during football matches, necessitating careful traffic flow arrangements and exploration of alternative transport modes.
