Student Accommodation Non-Statutory Planning Guidance
Integration With Existing Community
This section provides guidance on creating a cohesive development which integrates with the existing community.
Please see the relevant section of the guidance
3.3 Integration with Existing Community
Places should feel cohesive, welcoming and safe for all. Developers are encouraged to consider any wider benefits that could be offered voluntarily to local communities. Incorporating publicly accessible uses such as shops and services, open space, and community facilities such as gyms and meeting space within the development can help ensure PBSA integrates with the local community. These uses can add to the amenity offer for students, providing employment and volunteering opportunities that can also benefit the community. Along with other shared amenity spaces for residents of the student accommodation, these uses can also help activate ground floors.
Applicants should demonstrate how the proposal will support integration with the local community, through its design, layout and uses.