A controversial development of student flats next to the Meadows has been operating for two months without a licence.

The Unite group, the UK's largest student accommodation provider, has admitted that it has been operating without a house in multiple occupation (HMO) licence since opening its doors in September.

The news has angered local residents – who campaigned against the proposals to build 250 student bedrooms at Chalmers Street amid fears that the area would be flooded with late-night noise.

However, Unite has now submitted an application for an HMO, which is required for any property occupied by more than two people who are not related.

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