York student flats plan likely to be given go-ahead
Developers could get the go-ahead this week to build a 326-bedroom block of student flats in the centre of York.
City of York Council’s planning committee will decide on Thursday whether to approve proposals by Maple Grove Developments for the scheme in Hallfield Road, which was once a Yorkshire Water depot, and which stands next to Morrisons supermarket.
Planning officials have said the development, a joint venture with Leeds property firm Yorvale on a site which is part-owned by the council, should be allowed …