Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in City of Edinburgh Council

Student housing development opportunities — applied to City of Edinburgh Council in the Scotland. With moderate Gateway 2 fire-safety scrutiny and an average build cost of £2150/sqm, the deal arithmetic for purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) here is distinct from neighbouring boroughs.

Local planning context

Heads up: City of Edinburgh Council operates Article 4 directions, so purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) that would normally be permitted development will likely require a full planning application here. Build that into your timeline and risk model.

How Scapely helps

Run any Scotland listing through Scapely to get a property-specific build cost, council objection-risk score and the University Pipeline Tracker overlay applied to City of Edinburgh Council's policy environment.

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