S Harrison

S Harrison is a property development company based in York, UK, with a history spanning over seven decades. The firm was established in 1952 by the late Stanley Harrison, the same year Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Since its inception, the company has been involved in developing property across the United Kingdom.

Initially, S Harrison's operations encompassed both property development and construction activities. This dual focus continued until 2007, at which point the company strategically shifted its concentration solely to property development. This change allowed the firm to dedicate its expertise and resources to the development process, working on various schemes throughout the UK. The company operates from its headquarters at Stanley Harrison House, located within The Chocolate Works on Bishopthorpe Road in York, a Grade II listed building that has served as its base since 2007.

The firm has cultivated a reputation for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. S Harrison emphasizes sustainable and innovative design in its projects, contributing to urban regeneration efforts in various locations. The company's approach is characterized by a combination of vision, stability, and integrity in its development activities. It seeks to partner with land and property owners, as well as private and public sector organizations, to deliver value across its schemes.

S Harrison possesses significant experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector. The company has a track record of developing student housing projects designed to enhance the student experience. For instance, in 2008, the firm collaborated with York St John University to provide 272 student units on a former bus depot site in York. More recently, in April 2026, S Harrison completed an energy-efficient PBSA scheme in South Edinburgh. The company also secured planning permission in June 2026 for a 124-bed PBSA development, also located in Edinburgh. Furthermore, the firm delivered a development for The University of Leeds in 2018, comprising 180 en-suite bedrooms across 29 cluster apartments, which the university subsequently leased for 25 years.

Beyond student accommodation, S Harrison's portfolio includes a range of other significant projects. The company has demonstrated expertise in major schemes and the regeneration of older buildings. This includes the development of hotels, such as the transformation of a 1970s office building in Edinburgh into a 157-bed hotel for the MEININGER chain, and the delivery of a boutique hotel for Malmaison in Edinburgh's New Town. The firm also developed a Premier Inn hotel in Lichfield. In the housing sector, S Harrison has delivered private-for-sale schemes, mixed-use developments, 100% affordable housing projects, and homes for private rented sector investors, often working with social housing organizations. The company's consultative approach to the development process aims to benefit all stakeholders and communities involved.