Watkin Jones has received a resolution to grant planning permission for a 400-unit co-living scheme at Custom House Street in Cardiff, UK.
The proposal, which is close to Cardiff Central Station and St David’s Shopping Centre, will proceed pending completion of a Section 106 agreement, with formal approval expected later in the summer.
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Plans for the scheme include 400 fully furnished studios designed for co-living. The building will feature shared amenities such as communal kitchens, dining areas, lounges, fitness facilities and landscaped spaces intended for residents.
Additionally, the ground floor will offer publicly accessible co-working environments to help invigorate activity at street level.
According to Watkin Jones, this project is designed to address the strong demand for rental accommodation in Cardiff, particularly among young professionals.
The company stated there is a shortage of city centre homes suitable for smaller households, and the scheme aims to offer professionally managed living that could help retain graduates and young professionals, while supporting Cardiff’s ongoing growth as a business and education centre.
The developer also noted that the scheme would include improvements to the public realm. These enhancements are expected to benefit local businesses and attract further spending to the area.
In addition to providing new housing, the development will include improvements to public areas around the site, which, according to Watkin Jones, are expected to support local businesses and increase activity in the city centre.
Watkin Jones planning director Iain Smith said: “Bringing this co-living scheme forward marks an important step for a prominent site in the heart of Cardiff that has been vacant for a number of years. It reflects the strength of demand we continue to see for high-quality, professionally managed rental housing, and how our pipeline is evolving to meet changing living preferences.
“Custom House will provide much-needed city centre living for Cardiff, while also making a significant contribution to the ongoing regeneration and wider economic activity in the city centre.”
The Custom House Street scheme follows the completion of Tai Afon, the first phase of Watkin Jones’ Central Quay development in Cardiff, which finished last month.
