Key Findings and Recommendations • Principle of PBSA on site established – existing PBSA on site. • Opportunity to increase density on site. Located at a key gateway site at the south of the city centre with our initial analysis indicating scale appropriate in this location given position on the ring road, gateway position into the city centre. • Potential to deliver additional height on site (c. 30 storeys) - subject to feasibility work. • Result in net increase in number of PBSA bedspaces – possible 300 PBSA bedspaces plus. • However, notwithstanding this planning potential, we cannot at this stage consiste this to be a reliable part of the pipleline until such time as Unite confirm that redevelopment (with consequent loss of trading) is a viable proposition and something that they could satisfy their funders / investors about. • In terms of recommendation, MCC could instigate discussions with Unite to understand the future plans and ascertain their appetite to undertake a feasibility study into the potential for redevelopment as PBSA.