Lara Sampson
Director
lara.sampson@cnmestates.com
Rosemary Street PBSA forms Phase 2 of the wider East Bay Close regeneration project in Cardiff, delivering a 295-bed high-quality purpose-built student accommodation scheme in a highly accessible city-centre location.
The development responds to sustained demand for modern, well-managed student housing in Cardiff, building on the placemaking and regeneration principles established through the first phase of the East Bay Close masterplan.
The proposed development comprises 295 self-contained student studios, designed to meet contemporary student living expectations while delivering a robust and operationally efficient investment asset.
The scheme is supported by a strong range of shared amenities, including: * Resident lounges and communal social spaces * Dedicated study and co-working areas * On-site management and reception * Secure cycle storage * Refuse and servicing facilities * High-quality external elevations that integrate with the wider regeneration context
The building has been carefully configured to balance density with high standards of internal space, daylight, and comfort.
Rosemary Street PBSA has been designed to sit coherently alongside the wider East Bay Close regeneration, reinforcing the emerging urban character of the area and responding sensitively to its immediate context.
Key design considerations include: * Efficient massing and optimised net-to-gross ratios * A contemporary architectural language aligned with Phase 1 * Strong street presence and active frontages where appropriate * Full alignment with Cardiff Council planning policy and PBSA guidance
Sustainability has been embedded into the scheme from the outset, with a focus on long-term asset resilience and operational performance. This includes: * Energy-efficient building fabric and services * Sustainable transport provision * Durable materials selected for longevity and ease of maintenance * An approach that supports long-term ownership and management
Rosemary Street PBSA will deliver 295 high-quality student studios as part of a coordinated regeneration strategy for East Bay Close, strengthening the area’s role as a sustainable and well-connected part of central Cardiff.
The scheme represents a carefully balanced approach to design quality, planning compliance, and long-term commercial performance within an established regeneration framework.
The Team:
Architect: Rutter Architects
Planning Consultant: The Urbanists
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