The Nottingham Legend, Nottingham
Redevelopment for a five-storey, 40-unit student accommodation
In October 2021, CPC Planning Consultants achieved planning permission for the demolition of the Nottingham Legend public house, for the erection of a five storey building comprising 40 student studio units, including four wheelchair accessible units.
The height of the building was influenced by the neighbouring buildings and student accommodation nearby, to ensure the development would be in keeping with the area.
In urban design terms, it is considered that the proposed use, layout and contemporary appearance will improve the local environmental and enliven the local architecture and streetscape.
Each studio unit will include a kitchenette and en-suite facilities The development will also include shared facilities for the students, such as communal lounge and kitchen, cinema room, laundry room, cycle store and outdoor communal amenities space with seating areas and vegetation.
The location of the development is suitable as the site is within walking distance from Nottingham Trent University, the transport links and promoting green travel, and the immediate locality of services.