Newsteer advised Future Generation and Southern Grove on planning for Hythe Mills, a 229-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation development beside the River Colne in Colchester.
The client’s challenge
As Future Generation’s first PBSA project, the scheme required close management of planning matters for a prominent riverside site less than a mile from the University of Essex..
Our solution
Newsteer progressed a series of planning applications and worked closely with Colchester Borough Council as the scheme developed.
Beyond advice: how we added value
Close engagement with the local authority helped the client navigate the planning process while establishing a repeatable approach for an emerging student-accommodation platform.
Outcomes and impact
Newsteer’s planning work supported progression of the 229-bedroom Hythe Mills scheme, including its residential amenities and riverside setting.
