Argo Real Estate Ltd and student accommodation developer and operator Fusion Group are now seeking further feedback on detailed proposals concerning the Sainsbury’s site at Foss Bank.
The partners say that after consultation with City of York Council and others, they have amended their proposals to include extra green open spaces and the scheme covering less ground.
The proposed development no longer includes the Foss Bank car park, which will remain leased to City of York Council.
A screening opinion submitted to the city council says the scheme seeks the demolition of the retail buildings to replace with 1,450 beds of student accommodation, 175 beds of ‘co-living accommodation, and 500m2 of commercial space.
The developers say their proposals would deliver 9.44m2 of open space per bedroom, which they say is “significantly more than other comparable student-led developments in York.”
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