Plans to convert Burnley historic buildings into student flats
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 20:02 · Archive
Outline plans have been submitted to convert three central Burnley properties into 16-bed student accommodation for University of Lancashire students.
Outline plans have been submitted to convert three central Burnley properties on Bank Parade into 16-bed student accommodation for University of Lancashire students. The site is currently partly vacant and partly fire-damaged, having previously been used for retail warehousing and offices.
The proposed development would comprise 16 individual bedrooms with shared facilities rather than self-contained flats. Bedrooms would range in size from around 9.2 square metres to almost 24 square metres, spread across the converted buildings. Plans include communal kitchens, dining areas, a games room and cycle storage.
The buildings form part of Fishwicks Cottages, a Grade II listed property dating from the late 18th century. Historic England describes the site as a former row of cottages and handloom weaving workshop built around 1790–1800, reflecting Burnley's important early textile industry.
How it is being reported
- New student accommodation block bid for town centreOutline plans have been submitted to convert three central properties in Burnley into a 16-bed block of student accommodation aimed at people attending the University of Lancashire's campus in the town.Burnley Express · 20 Oct, 19:40
- Plans to convert historic Burnley town centre buildings into student flatsOutline plans have been submitted to convert three central properties in Burnley into a 16-bed block of student accommodation aimed at people attending the University of Lancashire's campus in the town.Lancashire Telegraph · 19 Oct, 17:00
In this story: Burnley · University of Lancashire · Historic England · Bank Parade
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