Landmark Properties Secures Approval for 504-Bed Student Accommodation Scheme at Prince Bishops Place, Durham

Landmark Properties has secured planning approval for revised proposals to redevelop Prince Bishops Place in Durham city centre, paving the way for a major mixed-use regeneration scheme centred around a new 504-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development.

The approved plans replace a previously consented hotel element with additional student accommodation, reflecting continued demand for high-quality student housing within the city.

The project forms a significant part of the ongoing regeneration of Prince Bishops Place and is expected to transform the underperforming retail destination into a modern mixed-use scheme combining student living, retail, leisure and public realm improvements.

Project Overview

The approved redevelopment will deliver:

• 504 purpose-built student accommodation bedrooms

• Enhanced retail and leisure accommodation

• New public square overlooking the River Wear

• Improved pedestrian routes through the site

• Public realm enhancements

• Improved views towards Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle

• Retention of the existing multi-storey car park

  
  

The scheme is located within Durham city centre and aims to reposition Prince Bishops Place as a more sustainable mixed-use destination following changing retail habits and declining footfall across traditional shopping centres.

Strategic Context

Prince Bishops Place occupies a prominent location within Durham city centre and has faced increasing challenges in recent years as consumer behaviour has shifted and online retail activity has increased.

The revised plans reflect growing demand for purpose-built student accommodation within Durham, where developers continue to identify a shortage of modern student housing stock.

The project is being delivered through a partnership between Landmark Properties, Citrus Group and Galliard Homes.

Landmark Properties is one of the largest student housing developers and operators in the United States, managing more than 74,000 student beds globally. The Durham scheme forms part of the company’s wider UK expansion strategy and represents a significant investment into the city’s student accommodation sector.

Developers believe the scheme will help support local businesses, increase city centre activity and contribute towards Durham’s wider regeneration ambitions.

Delivery Team

Developer: Landmark Properties

Development Partners:

• Citrus Group

• Galliard Homes

Location:

Prince Bishops Place

Durham City Centre

County Durham

Sector:

Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)

Mixed-Use Regeneration

ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

With planning approval now secured, the project moves significantly closer towards delivery and provides early visibility of future procurement and supply chain opportunities.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Demolition and strip-out works

• Enabling works

• Groundworks and infrastructure

• Structural frame packages

• Building envelope systems

• Roofing works

• Mechanical and electrical installations

• Fire protection systems

• Internal fit-out packages

• Student accommodation furniture and equipment

• Landscaping and public realm works

• Building materials supply

• Plant hire

• Waste management and recycling services

The project is expected to generate opportunities across both the student accommodation and city-centre regeneration sectors.

Contractors and suppliers active within the PBSA market may wish to monitor the development as it progresses towards construction delivery.

Key Contact Information

Developer:

Landmark Properties

Development Partners:

Citrus Group

Galliard Homes

Location:

Prince Bishops Place

Durham

County Durham

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