Imposing old hall in student flat makeover – Lancaster
A prominent city building is to get a major makeover after plans for student flats were given the go-ahead.
The former Bensons For Beds shop in Brock Street is to be converted into student accommodation over three floors, with new retail space on the ground floor.
The building dates back to 1844 when it was built as an Oddfellows Hall.
The plans, submitted by Inayat Munshi, who also owns the Sultan of Lancaster across the road, include dormer windows on the roof to make the best use of the space – which will comprise of 35 studio apartments …