Research has flagged that despite Leeds brimming with student housing, the city council would find turning down new developments ‘difficult’.
The city has a pipeline of almost 2,500 student beds under construction, but the report warns still more are needed.
Housing consultants Re’new also highlighted that the council needs to have a regeneration plan for neighbourhoods that are vacated by students moving to newer homes.
As a result, the council is drafting a new planning policy for student developments.
The report also comments about the long-term viability of the student market in Leeds.
“The council continues to receive applications for student development, often in locations which are considered unsuitable by adjoining occupiers and local residents,” said the report.
“Currently there are few criteria against which future planning applications can be determined.”
Campus living shortfall
New student accommodation at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, is nearing completion.
Although the five new blocks add accommodation for 129 students, the university is still short of housing for around 575 students.
Another development for 144 student rooms is in the pipeline, leaving a market of 273 students for private landlords.
More article 4 directions
Leicester City Council wants to introduce planning restrictions on student housing.
The council is considering an article 4 direction for the city centre and streets around De Montfort University.
The city has around 4,300 shared student houses serving De Montfort and Leicester University.
No parking policy
Builders want to ditch car parking in favour of more student rooms at a development in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
Since the council granted permission, Bucks New University has implemented a no parking policy on campus, which the builders say means students no longer need cars or parking at their homes.
Wycombe Council is considering the proposal.
