Ashby Square student flats plans approved – Loughborough
Another purpose-built student block for Loughborough town centre was approved last week despite concerns over lack of need for student accommodation.
WP Investments revised the application to build a part three- and part four-storey building for 70 students as well as a cafe and two retail units fronting Ashby Square after it was refused back in January on the grounds of inappropriate design, concerns over highways safety and its effect on the street scene.
The majority of councillors felt their concerns had been addressed and voted to approve the plans meaning they could be open for the 2011/2012 academic year …