Vita seeks to bring ‘luxury’ student scheme to Leeds

Plans have been lodged to build a student accommodation scheme rising up to 18 storeys high on land near the Merrion Centre in Leeds, which would bring the Vita Student brand to the city.The project has been earmarked for land on the northern edge of the city centre bounded by St Alban’s Place to the north and Belgrave Street to the west. In total, it will be a part seven-, part 11- and part 18-storey building comprising 376 “exceptional” self-contained apartments with a commercial unit on the ground floor. There will also be a reception, gym, laundry facilities and a movie room.Vita Student, owned by Select Property Group, launched its first site in Liverpool three years ago and now has a presence in seven cities across England.Planning documents submitted to Leeds City Council said the property would be aimed primarily at international students who “demand a much higher standard of serviced accommodation than is currently supplied by the student accommodation in Leeds”.The St Alban’s Place site, currently owned by the city council, forms part of the Grand Quarter and New Briggate Vision regeneration area.The student scheme has been designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, while Deloitte Real Estate is planning consultant.