New student housing in town centre is unveiled – Aberystwyth
People in Aberystwyth got a first taste of the new student accommodation on Northgate Street after social landlord Cantref threw open its doors to the public.
Having sat empty for several years, the old Passport office was converted from open plan offices into 51 en-suite bedrooms, despite strong objections from neighbours.
Planning permission was initially refused by Ceredigion County Council after several residents questioned parking problems and noise impact. However, Cantref managed to win on appeal to the Welsh Government’s planning inspectorate in May 2012 …