Student accommodation plan for Nottingham's West End Arcade

West End Arcade was built in the 1920s

Part of a city centre shopping arcade could be extended and turned into student accommodation.

Plans have been put forward to transform West End Arcade, on Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham.

The proposal is to refurbish the lower and ground floor, while the upper floors would be extended to create the accommodation.

The shopping arcade dates back to the 1920s, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said.

The top half of the building was closed in April, leaving the shopping centre accessible from Long Row only.

An application, submitted to Nottingham City Council, details plans for a replacement shopfront to the Upper Parliament Street entrance and the construction of a new floor, creating 23 en-suite bedrooms for students.

The council described the current concrete building as having a "bland, lifeless" appearance, the LDRS said.

New images show how the building could look if the plans are approved

Computer-generated images of the proposals show Japanese pagoda-style roofs on the Upper Parliament front.

The planning documents say: "The design aims to make the best use of available space above the existing retail development, which will be repurposed to its full advantage.

"The applicant wants to take the opportunity to celebrate his cultural background and create a local 'landmark'."

The LDRS says the site sits within a conservation area, but is not considered a heritage asset itself.