About the property

Excellent location with Leicester De Montfort University's city campus directly to the north and within 1.3km (0.8 miles) of the University of Leicester. The proposed development comprises a total of 357 student studio and one bedroom flats. The building is arranged in a landmark 21 storey elliptical tower providing panoramic views across Leicester. In addition, there is a four storey terrace and two storey curved wing to the rear. There will be associated car parking and landscaping. The site occupies a broadly triangular, flat piece of land totalling approximately 0.38 hectares (0.94 acres). The site is bounded predominantly by private residential dwellings and student housing. The west of the site is bounded by Eastern Boulevard and the Old River Soar/Grand Union Canal. The site was formerly home to a sock factory which was operational until December 2006. The former buildings have now been demolished to provide a vacant development site. The site is situated in an excellent location immediately to the south of Leicester De Montfort University's City Campus and commands a very prominent position at the junction of Eastern Boulevard and Jarrom Street. The main campus for the University of Leicester is situated approximately 1.3km (0.8 miles) to the east. The property is also well situated for the City Centre, which is approximately 1.6km (1 mile) to the north east, with its diversity of shops, bars and restaurants. The site is si