en.Wedoany.com Reported - Watkin Jones has recently secured Gateway 2 approval for its 484-bed student accommodation scheme on Malago Road in Bristol's Temple Quarter. The student accommodation project is being delivered by Watkin Jones in a joint venture with real estate finance manager M&G Capital, and construction commenced in early 2026.

Gateway 2 confirms that the student accommodation project has secured all necessary approvals, funding, and contractual arrangements. First announced in December 2025, the project will transform a brownfield site into a student accommodation community, located approximately 100 meters from Bedminster train station and an 11-minute walk from the University of Bristol's new Temple Quarter campus. The scheme provides studio accommodation across three buildings along with 30 non-en-suite rooms, with part of the asset to be operated under a nomination agreement with the University of Bristol. Sustainability targets include BREEAM Excellent, EPC B rating, and WiredScore Platinum certification. The student accommodation project remains on schedule to open for the start of the 2028 academic year.

Gwen Pritchard, Managing Director at Watkin Jones, said: "Our Malago Road project reaching Gateway 2 reflects the strength of our partnership, the quality of the design, and the hard work of the team. With construction now underway, we are delighted to be progressing this development which will regenerate a brownfield site and deliver high-quality, sustainable student accommodation in a prime location. The scheme underlines our commitment to creating future-proofed student accommodation, and we look forward to advancing the project for timely completion at the start of the 2028 academic year."

Skye Mapson, Senior Director, Origination at M&G Capital, said: "Gateway 2 approval is a significant milestone for the Malago Road project, reinforcing our confidence in the strength of the scheme. Bristol continues to demonstrate clear demand for well-located, purpose-built student accommodation, and this development is well-positioned given its connectivity and proximity to the University of Bristol's growing Temple Quarter campus."

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