A scheme to convert former offices into large scale "luxury studio" accommodation could bring significant private investment into the heart of West Bromwich, developers say. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Former NHS offices at Kingston House on West Bromwich High Street could become 128 co-living accommodation units under the new proposals lodged with Sandwell Council .
The scheme would see the former offices at 438-450 High Street converted from existing vacant commercial space into individual studio apartments complete with a gym and cinema room, mirroring an existing development known as "The Studios" built in former offices in Wolverhampton which opened in 2018. The developers say the "relatively new" concept of co-living, with accommodation units using shared kitchen facilities and living spaces, will provide "exclusive, premium accommodation for working professionals", as an alternative to self-contained homes or houses in multiple occupation. A supporting statement filed with the application also added that then units are generally used for shorter terms with tenancies of three to six months common.
"We have proven through our highly successful development in Wolverhampton that we have created not only a home that is popular and well-loved by our residents, but a business model that is sustainable and scalable and so we are incredibly excited at the prospect of expanding our own brand of co-living across the West Midlands to W.