Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), has secured planning consent for a new 511-bed development in Lambeth, South London.

Located on Kennington Lane, the new scheme will be a mixed-use development that includes community and light industrial space, alongside high-quality student accommodation. The development is set to be delivered in time for the start of the 2029/30 academic year.

This strategic investment supports Unite Students’ continued commitment to delivering a “Home for Success” to students across the UK and forms part of its broader vision to provide safe, secure, and well-managed living environments in key university towns and cities.

The Lambeth site will support Unite Students’ mission to address the growing demand for student housing in London, a city home to some of the UK’s leading higher education institutions. The inclusion of community and light industrial space reflects the company’s commitment to integrating student developments with the wider local community and contributing to the local economy.

Tom Brewerton, Group Development Director, at Unite Students, said: “This is an exciting new development for us as it’s our first in Lambeth, a prime Zone 1 location.

“The area is popular with students, offers fantastic transport links across London and is ideally situated for a range of universities.

“The scheme will help to address a shortage of student accommodation in the capital and free up much-needed privately rented homes for local families and professionals.

“With a record development pipeline, we’re working hard to meet the demand for modern, affordable and safe student accommodation across England, Scotland and Wales.”

Unite Students currently owns and operates more than 150 properties in 23 major university towns and cities, housing around 70,000 students. The company partners with over 60 universities across the UK and is known for providing inclusive and secure living environments, predominantly offering en-suite study bedrooms with all-inclusive rents.