Developer unveils plans for first student living scheme in Sheffield city centre

A planning application has been submitted to Sheffield City Council for a new student living scheme.

This will be Leeds-based developer, Oakapple Group’s first scheme in the city centre.

Working in partnership with Lojj Student Living, the development comprises 63 en-suite bedrooms in cluster flat formation, together with commercial retail space at ground floor and basement parking.

The scheme is located next to The Grapes public house on Trippet Lane.

Philip Taylor chairman of the Oakapple Group, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Lojj, and excited at working in Sheffield with such a forward thinking local authority who are actively promoting student life in the city.

“We have a talented team of local Sheffield professionals on board, led by aad architects and Edge Property Solutions. We hope the scheme will be received favourably by officers and members alike.

“The planning application was validated on 30th Jan, and with a fair wind should go to committee for determination on 10th April.”

If approved, Lojj Student Living will welcome students in the September 2019 intake.