Cardiff University plan huge student flat development

Over 650 students could be housed in the new development11:50, 23 Jul 2026Cardiff University want to build a huge new student accommodation development, according to new proposals. Plans have been released outlining a proposal to transform the former Brickyard Business Park site in Gabalfa into brand new student accommodation for hundreds of university students.‌The plans could see a 665-bed student accommodation being built on currently vacant and undeveloped land. The industrial buildings which formerly occupied the site were demolished in 2018, the proposals say.‌The plans are yet to be formally submitted to Cardiff Council, with them being published online for a public consultation first.‌DPP Planning said it is preparing to submit a full planning application on behalf of Cardiff Unive