S Harrison has secured permission for the scheme on Gillespie Crescent in the Scottish capital, which will create a five-storey building on the brownfield site.

The accommodation will comprise 112 cluster apartment bedrooms and 12 large self-contained studio rooms measuring up to 16sqm and 25sqm respectively. The scheme will also provide seven accessible bedrooms.

This PBSA will include internal amenity spaces throughout the building, four private external amenity areas and dedicated social and game areas.

Air source heat pumps and roof-mounted PV panels will feature in its design.

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“The site combines an outstanding location with excellent transport links, extensive local amenities and direct access to local open spaces,” said Gavin Douglas, design manager at S Harrison.

“The approved scheme is designed to provide high-quality accommodation, creating an attractive, communal environment for students and a high-quality addition to the area.

“With planning permission now secured, we plan to engage with PBSA developers, investors and operators looking to capitalise on the continued strength of Edinburgh’s student accommodation market.”