A new planning application is expected soon for development of the site which is currently the car park, housing office and youth club at Parkville Road. The proposals were shown in an exhibition at the Jury’s Inn on December 8th. The big change from the plans approved in 2009 is the replacement of the residential units by rooms to accommodate around 350 Southampton University students. For details of the proposals see www.consultation-online.co.uk/CityGateway.
There has been a dramatic reduction in the number of parking spaces, just 25 for staff, patients and shoppers. Students are expected not to have cars!