Swansea’s old county court to be converted into student accommodation
The grade two-listed building, on the corner of St Mary’s Square and Princess Way, was formerly occupied by Travel City Direct but has been empty for nearly a decade.
Swansea planning officers have now given approval to London-based SHC Development LLP for 22 self-contained units and flats to take shape there on the first and second floors, with a new, partial third floor to be added.
Officers said the key issue was whether the conversion would retain the early 20th Century building’s character, appearance and form …