Leicester’s Burnt Beauty Shop Gets Student Housing | Leicester News

A major fire tore through Leicester’s former Beauty Queens Cosmetics last October, forcing firefighters to partially demolish the site and leaving the block unusable. Now, developers plan to rebuild with a five-story student housing complex featuring 23 studio apartments, a ground-floor shop, and basement storage. The owner called the blaze “heartbreaking,” highlighting its devastating impact on the community and nearby residents. The city council is reviewing the proposal from BQC Properties Ltd., with public consultation running until August 11 — a pivotal moment for the future of this Leicester landmark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a5c1d5c35760e23