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Telford Living Submits Planning Application for 520-Bed PBSA Scheme in Bethnal Green
Proposals aim to deliver much-needed student accommodation and support local regeneration
February 19, 2026
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Telford Living, one of the UK’s leading living sector specialists and the UK residential development arm of Trammell Crow Company (TCC), has submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Bethnal Green, east London.
The proposed scheme, on the site of the current LEB Building, would deliver 520 high-quality student beds on a 0.9-acre brownfield site on Cambridge Heath Road - a highly accessible location close to major transport links and higher education institutions. Designed by AHMM Architects, the proposals include a mix of cluster rooms and studios, alongside a mix of student-focused amenity spaces. The scheme also contains ground floor community and affordable retail spaces which have been developed with the benefit of extensive pre-application stakeholder engagement.
Located just 100 meters from Bethnal Green Underground station and within a short walk of both Queen Mary University of London campuses, the development is designed to help address the ongoing undersupply of PBSA in the borough, while relieving pressure on the wider private rented sector.
The plans have been developed following extensive pre-application engagement with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Greater London Authority and reflect Telford Living’s expertise in bringing forward the regeneration of underused sites through challenging market conditions.
Alex Taylor, Senior Vice President – Development Investment at TCC and Head of Telford Living, said: “There is a well-evidenced need for dedicated student accommodation in this area of Tower Hamlets, which is particularly close to major universities and transport connections. Our plans for 520 high-quality PBSA units will directly address this demand while delivering a thoughtfully designed building that integrates positively with the surrounding area and brings wider regeneration benefits to the local community.”
Telford Living
Telford Living, a Trammell Crow Company developer, delivers best-in-class homes and sustainable communities on premier sites in major cities across the UK, including build-to-rent and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and co-living projects. We leverage our strong relationships with leading general contractors and builders to build sustainably and responsibly to create green areas, public spaces and amenities for local residents to create vibrant and lively neighbourhoods that promote community and identity. With a current pipeline in excess of 2,500 units, Telford Living builds on the expertise and legacy of Telford Homes, which completed £2.5 billion in projects between 2000 and 2024. For more information visit www.Telfordliving.com.
Trammell Crow Company
Trammell Crow Company (TCC) is a leading commercial real estate developer and wholly-owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. Founded in 1948, TCC has developed or acquired 3,000 buildings valued at $90 billion spanning more than 700 million square feet. As of December 31, 2025, TCC had $19.4 billion of projects in process and $10.1 billion in its pipeline. With approximately 465 employees throughout the United States and Europe in 26 offices, the company serves users of and investors in office, industrial/logistics, healthcare, life science, data center and mixed-use projects, as well as multifamily through its residential subsidiary, High Street Residential. For more information visit www.TrammellCrow.com.