Platform secures Planning for 355 Build to Rent Flats in Milton Keynes
Developer, Platform’s plans to build 355 flats over 20 storeys in Milton Keynes have been approved by local planning, meaning that the Buy to Rent Scheme that will feature more than 8,000 sq ft of resident amenities, 7,500 sq ft of landscaped terraces and 2,600 sq ft of available commercial offerings will be coming to the town, located conveniently near to Milton Keynes Central station.
All of the flats will be for rent only.
Platform chief executive, Jean-Marc Vandevivere said: “Milton Keynes is at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and is fast becoming a leading centre and focus of innovation in the UK.
“We are incredibly pleased to bring our innovative residential model to the city centre, just a five-minute walk from the train station, with a development that prioritises sustainability, wellbeing and resident experience.”
Build to Rent developer, Platform is a fully integrated investor, developer, operator and asset manager of purpose-built residential communities throughout the United Kingdom, the company boasts that their integrated structure allows them to provide the most innovative and desirable rental experiences, resulting in consistent investment outperformance and secure, long-term income streams.
Commenting on the exciting news, Compariqo’s Head of Business Development, Greg Williams, said, “Platform, a forward thinking developer is addressing the current housing issue with this innovate scheme, bringing a massive 355 homes to those who desperately need them.
“With Compariqo’s commitment to supporting social housing schemes, Platform’s Build to Rent development is something we applaud.”
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