Plans drawn up for 500 student flats in Oxford as part of Oxpens revamp
“MULTI-MILLION pound plans to build 500 student flats in the heart of the city have been unveiled.
Developer Student Castle wants to construct the flats on the Oxpens site, with hopes of moving the first students into the new homes within two years.
It comes as part of the multi-million pound regeneration of Oxpens, which was agreed by Oxford City Council in November 2013, and envisages a boulevard along Oxpens Road, public spaces in the new development, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
Edward Cade, chief executive of Student Castle, said: “The council has identified the Oxpens site as a key regeneration site within the city and our site is considered suitable for student accommodation.
We are very excited to be developing in Oxford on such a key site and are working with other stakeholders to deliver our scheme …