Student accommodation developer and operator Fusion Group has secured planning for an over 700-bed project in Cardiff city centre.
Fusion’s Longcross Court development, located on Newport Road will be spread across 488 units in several linked blocks, the tallest rising to 18-floors.
Designed by Corstorphine & Wright and M&E consultant Amber Management & Engineering Services, Fusion will seek to deliver a BREEAM Outstanding certification for the scheme and will install renewable energy facilities through air source heat pumps and PV panels.
Fusion holds a forward purchase agreement with UK listed REIT Picton Property Income to acquire the site, upon receipt of planning permission.
Student housing scheme will include a wellbeing studio, juice bar and fitness suite, and landscaped outdoor spaces
Completion is expected before the end of the year, allowing construction to start in early 2025 and complete in time for the 2028/29 academic year.
Julian Evans, land and planning director at Fusion, said the Longcross Court scheme would improve the public realm for the community, and unlock much-needed housing for the city of Cardiff.
