Residents are being informed about the latest proposed student housing scheme in the Newtown area of Chester.

Jansons Property has written to householders living near the proposed site which is currently a railway station car park alongside Hoole bridge.

A drop-session has been laid on at Northgate Church, between 3-7pm, on Thursday, September 22, together with a community information telephone line: 0844 556 3002.

Other nearby student schemes include Tramways by the railway station with 387 en suite rooms and 11 self-contained studios as well Northgate Point, which is close to completion, in Trafford Street, with 121 self-contained apartments.

Jansons Property describes itself as a developer of high quality hotel and student accommodation.

The Northgate Point 121-bed student housing scheme in Trafford Street, Newtown, is nearing completion.

Spokesman Benjamin Roberts told residents: “We wish to let you know that we are preparing plans for a new student accommodation building fronting onto Hoole Way on the site of the car park behind Black Diamond Park.

“Listening to communities is important to us and we want to have a dialogue with residents before we finalise our plans and submit a planning application to the council.

“Our proposals include a single, attractive, modern building with apartments designed to appeal in particular to mature students, international students and students with families.

“Our consultation is now underway and we want to hear your comments by Tuesday 27 September.”

Mr Roberts invited everyone along to the drop-in session where the development team will be available to explain the proposals and answer questions.

One resident, who has lived on the Black Diamond Park estate since it was built six years ago, but wished to remain anonymous, did not have a problem with a student-focused scheme.

He said: “Live and let live. We’ve all been students. The only concern I’ve got is the car parking. At this moment in time every man and his dog parks on that estate there because there’s a lack of double yellow lines. Students have changed since I was at university. They’ve all got a car these days. Where are they going to park? Are they going to park close by if there’s not sufficient space on there? And let’s be honest, developers want to maximise the space and they don’t prioritise parking.”

The Tramways student complex which incorporates a rare example of in situ narrow gauge tram tracks where the tram depot once stood.

He added: “I don’t want it too high. I’d like it a bit a lower – one or two or three storeys. But again, if they’re maximising potential they’re going to build up high. There’s not a great view but I don’t want another monstrosity blocking out the potential light falling onto the street. It feels open at the moment. It has a nice airy feel about it. I just don’t want it any more enclosed than it already is.”

Comments about the latest student accommodation proposals can also be emailed to: hoolewaychester@lexcomm.co.uk