Developer Firethorn has secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Stratford, east London.
The 284-bed development, which will include 35% affordable student accommodation, is being delivered by McAleer & Rushe and forms part of Firethorn鈥檚 growing Living portfolio.
Gateway 2 approval, confirming that the detailed design and construction control arrangements meet safety requirements, means that full-scale construction can now take place, with works due to complete in summer 2028.
Located on Stratford High Street, the development will feature shared study, social and fitness amenities, alongside a ground-floor community space for public use. The site is close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is within walking distance of both UCL East and University of the Arts London.
Firethorn head of development Paul Martin said: 鈥淪ecuring Gateway 2 approval marks a significant milestone, enabling us to move confidently into the construction phase and continue expanding our PBSA platform in one of London鈥檚 most dynamic and well connected areas.
鈥淲orking alongside McAleer & Rushe, we are proud to deliver modern, high quality and sustainable accommodation in Stratford 鈥� a thriving Higher Education hub with exceptional transport links. This development will help meet the strong and growing demand from East London鈥檚 student population.鈥�
McAleer & Rushe senior director Mark Diamond added: 鈥淲e look forward to progressing the scheme following this approval, which reflects the strength of the collaborative approach taken by the Firethorn and McAleer & Rushe project team. Our focus remains on maintaining the highest standards of building safety, quality and sustainability as works commence on-site, delivering safe, modern student accommodation in East London.鈥�
The site forms part of Firethorn鈥檚 Living portfolio, including PBSA developments in Hackney Wick, Stratford and The Malt Works at Leith Walk in Edinburgh.