Developer Firethorn has secured Gateway 2 approval for a 284-bed student accommodation scheme in Stratford, clearing the way for construction to start.

Contractor McAleer & Rushe will deliver the Poland House purpose-built student accommodation development on Stratford High Street in East London.

The sign-off provides the final green light for full construction works, estimated to be valued at £50m, with completion targeted for the 2028/29 academic year.

The development sits close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and within walking distance of both UCL East and University of the Arts London.

The project is targeting a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating

Mark Diamond, Senior Director at McAleer & Rushe, said: “We look forward to progressing the scheme following this approval, which reflects the strength of the collaborative approach taken by the Firethorn and McAleer & Rushe project team.

The Stratford scheme forms part of Firethorn’s growing Living portfolio, which includes PBSA developments in Hackney Wick, Stratford and The Malt Works at Leith Walk in Edinburgh.