The University of Northampton has secured planning consent for a 464-bed student accommodation scheme.
The £25m project will comprise six blocks on St John’s surface car park in the town centre.
Vice-chancellor of the university, Nick Petford said: “To remain competitive the university must be able to offer its students the very best accommodation when they choose to study here, and this new hall helps to enhance its accommodation offer significantly.”
Following approval from Northampton borough council, construction will start in the summer, with completion expected in December 2013.
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