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North Wales developer Watkin Jones secures planning for student flats at former Swansea HMRC site

Ty Nant, directly opposite Swansea train station, had previously housed HMRC's valuation office agency

Watkin Jones is redeveloping the former HMRC building in the heart of Swansea city centre(Image: INFINITE_3D)

North Wales developer Watkin Jones has secured planning for a £35m students flats development in Swansea.

Ty Nant, directly opposite Swansea train station, had previously housed HMRC's valuation office agency.

It was bought by Bangor based Watkin Jones and plans were submitted for the 350 bed scheme.

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Planning was secured yesterday.

It is due to be completed in time for the 2023/24 academic year.

Ty Nant office block, High Street, Swansea. (Formerly the HMRC tax office)(Image: WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh)

Alex Pease, chief investment officer of Watkin Jones, said: “Swansea continues to build its reputation as a destination of choice for students and I am thrilled to have received such strong support for this scheme.

"It will absolutely transform the site of a run-down office block into sustainable and high-quality homes for students, relieving pressure on local housing supply and offering a great living experience.