UK: Developer TheStudios has submitted plans to transform a former NHS office building in West Bromwich into 128 coliving units.
The proposals for redeveloping the 43,000 square foot Kingston House on West Bromwich’s High Street would see the creation of 128 studios within 22 clusters of six, each with private en-suite facilities and a shared kitchen. On the ground floor, the plans feature a gym, cinema room, large outdoor terrace, laundry, workspaces and lounge.
In planning documents, TheStudios said: “We aim to replicate the success of this model by bringing much-needed affordable and luxury coliving spaces to the High Street town within West Bromwich. This proposal will bring significant private investment into West Bromwich High Street and bring old disused office spaces back into use as affordable accommodation. TheStudios is committed to working with and supporting local partners and businesses within the West Bromwich area. Our development would increase footfall and spending which would assist with general economic growth within the local area to support the West Bromwich town plan.”
The plans would reduce the number of car parking spaces at the site from 95 to 56, alongside the creation of 38 cycle spaces.
