Ely Property gets approval to build 400-bed student village in London

A LEADING provider of student accommodation in Ireland and Britain is set to build a 400-bed student village in London.

Ely Property, part of the Newcourt Group has just received planning permission for the village on Isledon Road, Finsbury Park in Islington, London.

The development will comprise 65 self-contained units and 10 studio apartments. Chief executive Philip Marley said despite a challenging environment the firm was continuing to work on a range of projects.