Watkin Jones plc Planning consent for BTR development (8346N)
August 14 2017 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8346N
Watkin Jones plc
14 August 2017
For immediate release 14 August 2017
Watkin Jones plc
('Watkin Jones' or the 'Group')
Planning consent for BTR development
Watkin Jones plc (AIM:WJG), a leading UK developer and
constructor of multi occupancy property assets, with a focus on the
student accommodation and Build to Rent sectors, is pleased to
announce that the Group has secured planning consent for a further
Build to Rent ('BTR') development at Bath Lane in Leicester.
The significant 322 unit site will consist of 174 one bed units,
137 two bed units and 11 three bed units. The Group expects to
commence work on the site in FY 2018 with a phased completion
anticipated during FY 2019 - FY 2020.
As reported on the 1 June, the BTR pipeline continues to grow
and there are now six schemes currently targeted for delivery over
the period FY 2019 - 2021, with a number of planning applications
and other site acquisition opportunities in negotiation.
Mark Watkin Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Watkin Jones plc,
said: "We are delighted to announce the further progression of our
BTR business. Our plan to sustainably grow this exciting element of
the Group continues and we are pleased to see that opportunities
from within the development pipeline are moving forward. We believe
the BTR business will continue to drive growth, alongside our
student accommodation business, as well as providing excellent
visibility of earnings and cash flow."
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For further information:
Watkin Jones plc
Mark Watkin Jones, Chief Tel: +44 (0) 1248 362
Executive Officer 516
Phil Byrom, Chief Financial www.watkinjonesplc.com
Officer
Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser & Joint Corporate Tel: +44 (0) 20
Broker) 7418 8900
Mike Bell / Justin Jones / Matthew Brooke-Hitching www.peelhunt.com
Jefferies Hoare Govett (Joint Corporate Broker) Tel: +44 (0) 20
7029 8000
Max Jones / Will Soutar www.jefferies.com
Media enquiries:
Buchanan
Henry Harrison-Topham / Richard Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Oldworth
Jamie Hooper / Steph Watson
watkinjones@buchanan.uk.com www.buchanan.uk.com
Notes to Editors
Watkin Jones is a leading UK developer and constructor of multi
occupancy property assets, with a focus on the student
accommodation sector. The Group has strong relationships with
institutional investors, and a good reputation for successful,
on-time-delivery of high quality developments. Since 1999, Watkin
Jones has delivered over 31,800 student beds across 98 sites,
making it a key player and leader in the UK purpose built student
accommodation market. In addition, Watkin Jones has been
responsible for over 50 residential developments, ranging from
starter homes to executive housing and apartments.
The Group's competitive advantage lies in its experienced
management team and business model, which enables it to offer an
end-to-end solution for investors, delivered entirely in-house with
minimal reliance on third parties, across the entire life cycle of
an asset.
Watkin Jones was admitted to trading on AIM in March 2016 with
the ticker WJG.L. For additional information please visit:
www.watkinjonesplc.com
This information is provided by RNS
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