Clerkenwell student flat plans get green light – London
The new building in Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, will include accommodation for 805 academics from City University, in nearby Northampton Square, as well as a new sports centre and teaching facilities.
The move was given the all clear despite complaints from many people who responded to the council’s consultation on the matter.
Residents expressed concern about the sheer number of students in the area, the new building leaving their homes in shadow and having views into their properties, antisocial behaviour from students, parking and traffic congestion, street clutter and pressure on local amenities …