Southwark Over Station Development

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Located at 68-70 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8JZ, above the Southwark Tube station.
15-storey mixed-use development with purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), commercial office space, retail outlets, and affordable housing.
Strategically situated near key London areas like Blackfriars Road and The Cut, enhancing accessibility to transportation links and amenities.
The PBSA building provides 429 student rooms across 15 stories, designed with double-height amenity spaces for student needs.
Adjacent 9-story building offering 44 affordable homes, contributing to the residential diversity in the area.
Ground level includes retail and café units, activating the street frontages on both Blackfriars Road and The Cut.
Utilizes a hybrid steel frame and cross-laminated timber (CLT), proposing one of the UK's tallest buildings.
Targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications for sustainability and occupant wellbeing.
Community space on the ground floor of the affordable housing building, intended to serve both residents and the wider neighborhood.
Construction ongoing with the Southwark station remaining operational throughout the development process.
The development is expected to modernize and energize the Southwark area with new residential, commercial, and communal opportunities.
Offers a multifaceted urban living and working environment, aligning with contemporary needs and preferences.
Further details and updates available through the official website or local council records.

Description

The Southwark Over Station Development (OSD) is an ambitious mixed-use project located at 68-70 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8JZ. This development, rising above the Southwark Tube station, integrates a 15-storey building dedicated primarily to purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) with commercial office space, retail outlets, and affordable housing. Below is a detailed overview of this significant architectural endeavor.

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The Southwark OSD is strategically situated above and around the Southwark Tube station, enhancing accessibility to transportation links. The site is near key London areas like Blackfriars Road and The Cut, making it central to numerous amenities and cultural sites.

PBSA Building: The main structure provides 429 student rooms across 15 stories, designed with double-height amenity spaces to cater comprehensively to student needs.Affordable Housing: Adjacent to the PBSA is a 9-story building offering 44 affordable homes, enhancing the residential variety in the area. Retail and Commercial Space: The ground level includes plans for retail and café units, which will activate the street frontages on both Blackfriars Road and The Cut.

Innovative Use of Space: The development is noted for utilizing a hybrid steel frame and cross-laminated timber (CLT), proposing one of the UK's tallest buildings. Environmental Standards: Targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications, emphasizes sustainability and occupant wellbeing. Community Integration: Features like a community space on the ground floor of the affordable housing building are intended to serve both residents and the wider neighborhood.

With construction ongoing and the Southwark station remaining operational throughout, Southwark OSD represents a significant enhancement to Southwark's urban fabric. Its completion is anticipated to not only modernize but also energize the area with new residential, commercial, and communal opportunities.

For potential residents, investors, or commercial tenants, Southwark OSD offers a multifaceted urban living and working environment that aligns with contemporary needs and preferences. Further details and updates can be accessed through the official website or local council records.

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Based on the data by PwC on property prices and rents dynamics.*

2,5—4,5%

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£500,000

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£790,000

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With an annual profit of 3.5% and price growth of 7%

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Full address: 68-70 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8JZ – Southwark / SE9 / South-East London

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November 2024 Progress Update: Southwark Station PBSA Development

28 Nov 2024

The proposed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project near Southwark Station in London SE1 has seen significant progress. Updates highlight advancements in planning and construction, moving closer to delivering high-quality student housing in this central location.

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