Plans submitted to transform student accommodation in Luton into 84 affordable co-living flats

Plans have been submitted to transform Lea Halls student accommodation to co-living accommodation in Luton’s town centre.

Luton Halls Properties Limited’s planning application seeks to change the use of the existing student halls on Bute Street to provide 84 co-living flats, with up to 457 bedrooms and resident communal facilities. They say the proposals will offer a more affordable rental accommodation option for Luton residents when compared to private renting.

A pop-up event was held in September, with organisers stating residents praised the design of the development and the opportunities to boost the local economy. In particular, plans to provide co-living flats for younger persons were supported as it would be a more affordable, alternative accommodation option for residents.