View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently Fri Nov 06, 2026 7:06 pm



Reply to topic  [ 28 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
 New Student Accommodation 
Author Message
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
A new development seems to be announced at least once a month; how much student accommodation does Coventry need?

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/plans-huge-student-block-former-14777856


Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:09 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
The proposal is totally unsuited to that area.

I spent many happy lunchtimes in that pub when I worked for Austin Rover. Such a shame it's gone the way of so many others.

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:17 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
There won't be any room left for locals soon: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/work-start-huge-student-accommodation-15000820


Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:30 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
There is a definite anti-student feeling running through Coventry at the moment, but it's actually the government to blame. Many other cities mirror Coventry's views.

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:54 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
No doubt the developer of this property in Kenilworth will resubmit the plans with an extra parking space included: https://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/plan-for-extra-student-rooms-in-old-indian-restaurant-in-kenilworth-rejected-1-8632342


Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:18 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
More student flats are in the offing: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/landmark-19-storey-student-accommodation-19603673


Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:41 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
With online education gathering pace, this is ludicrous. There are already student flats in Coventry lying empty.

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:40 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
There must be a point where student accommodation reaches saturation point.


Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:50 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
A rare decision against more student accommodation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-66273997


Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:14 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
A rare outbreak of common sense. - Don't expect more of this!

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:25 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
New flats going up. I'm sure the students will appreciate living on an industrial estate: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-66335968


Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:41 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
Some flarts are to be let out to non-students. Oversupply in the market?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-66593126


Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:34 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
What's happening, Lex, is that the laws on building for students are being exploited. If we are changing occupancy rules, we have reached saturation, haven't we? Shouldn't we stop building?

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:03 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
That sums it up nicely.


Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:43 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:54 am
Posts: 14263
Location: Stratford
Reply with quote
Post 
More student flats: https://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/news/coventry-news-plans-for-a-new-student-accommodation-block-in-coventry-take-a-step-closer/


Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:51 pm
Report this post
Profile
Pillar of the Community
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:10 pm
Posts: 9683
Location: Coventry
Reply with quote
Post 
The stupidity continues! A few are making lots of money from this.

_________________
Of course it'll fit, you just need a bigger hammer.


Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:47 pm
Report this post
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 28 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Designed by ST Software.