A high-quality, student housing development to support London’s crucial higher education sector.

Welcome to our website for 231-235 Southwark Bridge Road! Here you can find out more about Scape’s proposals for a high-quality, student housing led development just north of Elephant and Castle.

The scheme, by Morris+Company architects, has been designed to respect local heritage, enhance the public realm, deliver economic benefit, and provide a significant financial contribution towards affordable housing in the borough.

The project aims to deliver over 800 student bedrooms in a high-quality 45-storey tower, the restoration and enhancement of two existing locally listed buildings, a new pocket park and active frontages. The project would also contribute over £30m towards affordable housing in the borough.

Public benefits

High quality design

Restoration of a locally listed buildings

Ground floor activation to improve the pedestrian environment

Enhanced public realm

A biodiversity net gain for the site

Increased economic activity supporting local businesses

Over £30m contribution towards affordable housing in the borough

  • London South Bank University Campus
  • Inner London Crown Court
  • Borough Triangle Site
  • 251 Newington Causeway
  • Skipton House

The feedback window is now closed

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on our proposals for 231-235 Southwark Bridge Road. The feedback period has now closed.

Scape held two public drop-in events on 4 February and 7 February to show the community regarding the development. We are currently reviewing all comments and suggestions received. This feedback will help inform the ongoing development of the proposals ahead of submitting a full planning application in Spring 2026.

 You can view the materials shown at these events below . Once you have viewed the latest plans you can provide comments on the development by completing our short resident survey which you can find here.

Further updates on the proposals and next steps will be shared in due course.

Click here to view the boards from our exhibiton

Following the two consultation events on Wednesday 4 and Saturday 7 February, Scape held and online briefing event on Wednesday 11 February the application for people who were unable to attend the in-person events. Members of the project team presented the proposals and then opened the discussion up for questions. A recording of the briefing can be found by clicking this link.

About Scape

Scape was founded on a simple idea: that students deserve better. That they shouldn’t have to compromise on quality living. In 2012, Scape opened their first building in London’s Mile End to reimagine student accommodation. Today, they design, build and operate brilliant buildings for students across the UK with more than 7,500 beds in operation and development. You can find out more at our About Scape page.