The 266-bed development will comprise cluster flats of four, five, six and seven with shared lounge, kitchen and dining area as well as a free-to-use washer/dryer.

The development will also feature communal facilities, including a large common room with views of the River Sherbourne, a study hub and meeting space, gym and bike storage.

The scheme is located on Harper Road, just a two-minute walk to Coventry University’s main campus and a ten-minute walk to the city centre.

DAY Architectural has been appointed as architects for the development and  the design of the building follows a U-shape, which wraps around a central courtyard which has been sensitively designed using materials which are in keeping with the surrounding architecture.

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Mike Moran, development manager at Crosslane Student Developments, said: “Crosslane is pleased to have secured planning consent successfully for its new purpose-built student accommodation development on Harper Road, Coventry, following extensive engagement with the local planning authority on the design and a public consultation process with local residents.

“Following the recent successful planning application for its scheme at Friars Road in Coventry, Crosslane is looking forward to investing further in this fantastic student city and supporting the university’s growth ambitions as well as helping to ease the wider housing shortage, by building and managing high-quality, centrally located student accommodation.”

The development is scheduled for completion in time for the 2019/20 academic year.