The builds are part of the firm’s Phase 3 plans for the former playing fields within the northern part of the Kilrymont site.

A total of 703 bed spaces are proposed within 132 accommodation clusters, and developers plan to retain and refurbish the sports hall, community-use facilities and pool hall, the Courier reports. 

Scotsman Developments says that St Andrews has the highest number of HMOs in Fife. It claims that the historic town has 85% of the kingdom’s total of 974 in St Andrews alone. 

A planning statement reads: “Amongst the reasons for this is the chronic shortage of purpose-built student accommodation. By delivering circa 700 new student bed spaces at Kilrymont in addition to those spaces already approved in Phases 1 and 2, the pressure on existing HMOs throughout the town can reduce significantly.”