1Man&hisBMW Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I heard it was going to be rebuilt as another hotel? Personally I think its a good spot for student accomodation....hmm.. Maybe my sources are a bit fooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwaadass Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 I'm not sure that site could sustain west one-esque restaurants and/or shops as it is a bit tucked away... Having said that there are about 6,000 students within 1km of the site (Ranmoor, Sorby, Tapton Halls and private accomodation). Student accomodation situated their would certainly be popular but if I was the developer I'd be pretty confident of getting higher returns from young professionals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 The returns from private res' will be higher than student accommodation, especially in view of the price paid. the 6000 students will be out of Ranmoor quite soon and those sites will come forward for redevelopment too. Don't expect a student scheme - it's too far out of town. The existing height will be a determining factor in any new scheme because it would be quite feasible to convert the existing building. I would expect a new scheme that is maybe half the height but with much more density on the site. Don't expect anything like West One on the ground floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas1 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Well works started or at least the preparation for it - the site is now fenced off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas1 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Any news on what they're doing with the derilict student accomadation behind the fulwood inn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwaadass Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 I did a bit of research last night and I couldn't find any recent planning permission approvals for the site. The last approvals were for pruning one of the trees (late 2003) and erecting the new sign outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 There won't be yet. It was only sold a couple of months ago -these things do take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas1 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 I imagine they'll apply whilst the demolition is in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Don't expect any demolition before planning consent is granted. Apart from needing demolition consent in the Broomhill Conservation Area, it's not good sense to demolish a perfectly good building before knowing if you can replace it. The hotel will be on the skyline for some time yet. I still wouldn't bet against a refurb and conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentStatic Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Perhaps the University has bought it to convert to student accommadation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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