Plans for a significant build-to-rent development has been approved by Cardiff Council for Galliford Try 30-storey tower. The leading UK construction group is developing the tower at the Marcol Estate at Guildford Crescent in Cardiff. The Galliford Try 30-storey tower will see creation of 272 new houses in which will provide modern, attractive, open plan living with full height windows in a one and two-bedroom mix tenure apartments reflecting the current demand in the City centre.
As well as becoming a new landmark in Cardiff, the tower will act as a catalyst for the Council’s proposed Canal Quarter regeneration ideas, with Galliford Try also offering works to improve the local public realm as part of the construction. The refreshed terrace on the ground floor will offer retail areas that will spill out onto the modern paved spaces bringing in a continental café style area. The tower will comprise a huge amount of attractive, shared residents amenity spaces which will offer areas such as games room fitness studio and resident lounge, along with flexible workspace and bookable private dining spaces. The other benefit to the residents is also a stunning roof top landscaped terrace on the 27th floor which will offer panoramic views across Cardiff Bay, the city centre and to the countryside further.
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Build-to-rent Galliford Try 30-storey tower
The Galliford Try Investments director, Phil Harris, stated: “As part of Galliford Try’s Sustainable Growth Strategy, we have spotlighted that build-to-rent projects such as this are a significant for the plan for our Investments business going forward. We are naturally excited to be reaching a key milestone for this vital project in Cardiff, our first of its kind in Wales. We look forward to starting the construction in 2022 and working with all the stakeholders participating to provide much-needed high-quality rental accommodation for the residents.”
Derek Rapport, The Marcol Estate Limited chairman also added: “As well as creating a stunning structure in its own right, Galliford Try 30-storey tower will accelerate the regeneration of the Canal Quarter, a part of Cardiff to which we have a long-term commitment. We are excited to be able to bring this to reality in conjunction with Galliford Try.”
