Green light expected for new student housing in former engineering works in Lancaster

Plans for a warehouse in Lancaster city centre to be converted into student housing are set to be approved next week.
Wheatfield Street in Lancaster. Photo: Google Street ViewWheatfield Street in Lancaster. Photo: Google Street View
Wheatfield Street in Lancaster. Photo: Google Street View

J Wedlake And Son want to convert the property in Wheatfield Street into 16 one-bed studios, and also build a three-storey side extension, for eight one-bed studios.

The site is a former engineering works situated close to the junction with Meeting House Lane and next to the four-storey St James Court complex.

Planning officers have recommended the proposals be given to go-ahead when councillors meet on Monday for the planning committee.

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