London-based Regal outlines plans for 340-room development in High Road, Wembley.

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Regal plans to build 340 affordable and private student rooms in Wembley.

Developer Regal has revealed it has plans to build 340 affordable and private student rooms for High Road in Wembley, north-west London.

This will be the London-based developer’s first purpose built student accommodation, signalling an intent to have a greater presence in this market. 

It is now looking for support from local planning officers and key stakeholders, and aims to apply for planning permission from the London Borough of Brent later this summer.  

Paul Eden, co-founder of Regal London, said: “We’re looking forward to bringing new life to this part of Wembley with our proposals for a vibrant, new home for students in close proximity to the academic centres of excellence across London. 

“Our previous experiences working with Brent played a significant part in our decision making to keep building our presence in the area, as the council’s ‘can-do’ attitude and proactive approach to problem solving is a breath of fresh air.” 

This would be Regal London’s second development in Brent, having already secured planning permission for 759 homes in Fulton Road. 

Eden added: “This is an important and exciting next step in Regal London’s growth, diversifying into a new sector with our trademark quality and design excellence.”

Regal said demand for student accommodation in North West London had exceeded supply for several years and “this development will make a substantial contribution to meeting that demand in one of the boroughs where the need is greatest”.

The 340 rooms for High Road would be on the upper levels with space for local businesses at ground level.

Regal plans for 50% of the bedrooms on offer to be made available at discounted rates and 35% of the total to be affordable in line with GLA requirements. 

The proposals include private studio apartments for students living on their own, apartments (two rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom), and clusters (multiple en-suite bedrooms with shared kitchen and living space).

The development is targeting a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating, with on-site regulated carbon emissions expected to be reduced by 35%.

If Regal gains planning permission this year, it expects to start the works early next year with students moving in from September 2025.  

In 2020, Regal London submitted a 826-apartment planning application for a mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf in London’s Docklands.

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