Is Selly Oak going to become an extension of the University of Birmingham campus?

Older residents in Selly Oak are claiming that if any more student accommodation is planned for the village, then it’ll be at risk of becoming an extension of the University of Birmingham campus. There have been recent planning rules put into place to limit the changing of family homes into student accommodation, however these conversions have continued in the area relentlessly.

Selly Oak’s Community Partnership are calling for a review across the entire city of student accommodation, due to fears that all development is being concentrated in the village. They would also like a stop to all major developments until the review has finished.

This review has come about due to plans for a five storey apartment block being given the green light. This block would be for up to 70 students on Bristol Road, and is the latest large accommodation for students given approval.

A spokesman for the Partnership has stated that the current policy for the accommodation of students at Birmingham’s universities is to place it in Selly Oak. As pointed out by the spokesman, there are a large number of student houses, flats, rooms and studios still available in the area. He goes on to say that no more student accommodation is needed, and that plenty of properties are being advertised in the local area.

After being told that the plan to demolish a row of shops along Bristol Road and build a five storey block met with proper policy guidelines, the planning committee voted in favour of this by ten to two. This was met negatively by most of the community members. One councillor said that they would be asking her cabinet colleagues that are responsible for housing and development, to produce a full review.

Selly Oak Student Accommodation

Student looking for Accommodation? You’ll find that Unihousing has a selection of properties still available. From 1 bedroom studios to multi bedroom houses, you’re sure to find the ideal property for you. Give us a call, and we can help you arrange a viewing. Or, you can view all of our student properties either below, or on our website.

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Available Properties

Dawlish Road

£652 pcm

1 bedroom studio

**Studio Available September 2016**

A spacious studio to let in Selly Oak apartment consisting of: A brand new modern fitted kitchen with appliances, an open plan living/ dining area and a fitted shower room. This spacious accommodation on offer is fully double glazed and fully furnished with student essentials. It is located 0.6 mile walk away close to the university and the busy night life of Selly Oak Village is just a short walk away. This brand new Studio will be ready for 24th September which means NO summer let. The Selly Oak Studio is currently being built but the location can be shown. You wouldn't want to miss out so call now to arrange your viewing!!! We have 3 studios and an apartment in each block.

Dawlish Road Apartment 1

£687 pcm

1 bedroom studio

Selly Oak Studio to let

** Available Now **

Student let in Selly Oak Open plan studio with fitted kitchen including combi oven, bedroom/living area & fitted shower room.

Shared utility area for the whole block.

A must see studio property. Ideal for students

Dawlish Road Apartment 3

£687 pcm

1 bedroom studio

Newly Refurbished Apartment. Studio to let Selly Oak. Open plan studio apartment with fitted kitchen including combi oven, bedroom/living area & a fitted shower room. Shared utility area for the whole block. A must see property. Selly Oak, is an ideal location for any student within a few minutes’ walk there are supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Birmingham City centre is easily accessible with regular bus and train links. Unihousing.co has an in house maintenance team that are available 7 days a week should you need them plus a 24 hour out of office emergency service. The pictures shown may be of a different apartment, but all studios in the same block are all very similar.

Grange Road Apartment 6

£652 pcm

1 bedroom studio

**Summer Studio to let Selly Oak**

Newly refurbished studio in Selly Oak accommodation. fantastic location 0.4 miles away from the uni with an appealing price tag. This studio is fully furnished with student essentials. Lovely shower room, good size living/bedroom area. A must see property.

Tiverton Road Apartment 1

£687 pcm

1 bedroom flat

** Student lets Selly Oak, Studio Available Now ** Unihousing are pleased to present a fully furnished, good size 1 bed flat in Selly Oak on Tiverton road. This studio apartment is suitable for a couple sharing. Newly refurbished apartment, ideal for Students. The apartment features an open plan fitted kitchen with combi oven, bedroom/living area & fitted shower room. Shared utility area. A must see student property.