Crosslane Student Developments, part of the Crosslane Group, has commenced construction on its fourth purpose-built student accommodation development in Newcastle.

Planning permission was secured for the £12m redevelopment of a site on Albert Street, Newcastle, into a new 135 bed, purpose-built, premium student accommodation scheme.

Andy Whatson, Director of Crosslane Student Developments, said: “We are pleased to commence building at Albert Street, our fourth development in the city, and help to meet the strong growth in demand for this type of student accommodation in Newcastle. Crosslane has invested significantly in the city, by delivering, with Albert Street, a total of 701 beds with a value of approximately £60 million."

Located in central Newcastle, immediately adjacent to the City Campus East and within a short walking distance to the main campus of the University of Northumbria. Newcastle University is also nearby, as well as metro and bus links, shops, restaurants and bars.

The property will comprise 114 beds in cluster flats and 21 self-contained studio apartments. The development will boast high quality communal facilities, including a common room/entertainment area, gym and a landscaped courtyard, as well as an onsite management office.

Crosslane has partnered with The Torsion Group to undertake construction, with practical completion expected by August 2017, in time for the 2017/18 academic year.