Co-living
Council paves way for 186-bed “co-living” block in Summerland Street
Freedom of information request reveals intended scale of development after executive committee takes decision behind closed doors.
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Exeter City Council approves second Harlequins “co-living” block, sealing fate of Paul Street
Previously rejected vision will now form basis of “abysmal” and “poorly thought through” Liveable Exeter development of 383 ‘units of accommodation’ with increased proportion of substandard studios but reduced economic value to city.
Harlequins developer plans to scrap hotel to build second “co-living” block on shopping centre site
Existing planning approval will be factor in decision to return to earlier, rejected, vision which would mean 383 studios and ‘cluster flat’ rooms along Paul Street.
First Liveable Exeter homes are substandard “warehousing for people” which is student accommodation “in all but name”
Harlequins shopping centre redevelopment approved by Exeter City Council includes 251 co-living units in seven storey tower block despite widespread opposition from conservation charities and community campaigners who have since appealed to the Secretary of State to call in the decision.