Student accommodation proposals in Durham City
A £50m scheme to build accommodation for 440 students in Durham city centre has been unveiled at a public consultation event.
Dozens of residents dropped in to the Gala Theatre to see an exhibition detailing proposals for 311 studios and 24 “cluster flats” at 18-29 Claypath.
The scheme by Student Castle would involve demolishing the existing buildings, which are home to Oldfields restaurant, Kwik Fit, Durham City Snooker Club and Warm Sanctuary – which it is understood would relocate to new premises …