With the latest planning application to increase slightly the number of beds at the Renny’s Lane student flats just in, the table of large student residences has been updated. The position now is
Total beds if all outstanding applications and appeals granted: 4304
Total beds if all outstanding applications and appeals refused: 3447
The proposals for 364 beds at the County Hospital, which was turned down by the County Planning Committee in April 2015, was appealed and the hearing was held on December 8th 2015. The outcome should be known by early February.
