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Leicester Council's Student Flat Plan: Balancing Act
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Leicester City Council proposes transforming an underused educational site into sixteen student flats, featuring ninety-eight bedrooms, shared kitchens, and living rooms. The development, set for a planning committee vote on May sixth, includes en-suite bathrooms and communal outdoor space exceeding council guidelines. However, local councillor Ross Kitterick raises concerns about potential misuse, citing a previous loophole. Planners argue the project meets national space standards and emphasize any switch to non-student use would require a new planning application. The debate underscores the challenge of balancing affordable student housing and preventing subpar long-term accommodations.
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