A once-popular pub which has fallen into disrepair and sat empty for five years has been earmarked for flats. Plans have been put forward to convert the former Hen and Chicks in Luton High Street into 10 one-bed apartments. Developers want to demolish existing garages and build a first-floor side extension to the landmark property. Last year, a proposal to turn the building into six flats was withdrawn. For years the future of the boozer, which was a favourite haunt with locals, has been uncertain. Built as a farmhouse in 1702, it was converted into an ale house in 1746 and was frequented by b…
