FORMER British Gas offices are set to be converted into new flats.

Plans to transform Bampton House in Chandler's Ford into 15 new apartments have been approved.

The application from Riverdale Homes was lodged with Eastleigh Borough Council in August of this year.

The proposal is for 15 one-bedroom flats, according to documents on the council planning portal.

The site off Hursley Road was formerly used by British Gas.

No changes will be made to access the building.

Despite facing a single letter of objection saying it would be an 'overcrowded development', the application was granted by a planning officer earlier this month.