New student flats development on George Street Aberdeen revealed
Plans to demolish a former Aberdeen garage to make way for student flats have been branded “exploitative”.
London-based developers McLaren Ltd want to build the six-storey block of flats on George Street, on the grounds of the defunct Uniparts garage.
Under the plans, submitted to Aberdeen City Council this week, the block will comprise of 147 studio apartments and communal facilities on the ground floor. There will also be parking spaces.
A supporting document attached to the application states: The site is located under a mile from Union Street and Old Aberdeen. The North East Scotland College is located to the south east of the site …