Plans approved for student flats and shop in city

Plans for a student accommodation block and a shop in Derby have been given the green light.

Derby City Council approved a planning application from 789 Trading Limited on Tuesday to construct a three-storey building on the site of the former 45 and 47 Mount Street.

The proposed building will consist of 20 studio apartments on the upper two floors and a shop on the ground floor.

Planning permission for the proposal was initially granted in 2018, but a new application was submitted as the planning approval lapsed after a three-year period.

The proposed studio flats will consist of an en-suite bathroom, a small kitchenette, dining area, living space, desk and double bed.

The site was cleared in 2017 with the demolition of two houses and 10 garages, planning documents state.

According to plans submitted by the applicant, 10 parking spaces will be provided for the proposed development, with nine allocated for the proposed retail unit and one disabled space for the student accommodation.

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