Former town hall flats plan set for approval

Part of a 19th Century former town hall in Nottingham could be converted into flats.

Nottingham City Council's planning committee will consider proposals to redevelop Bulwell's Old Town Hall when it meets on Wednesday.

Developer Hillstar Investments Ltd wants to turn the second and third storeys of the 1877-built property into 12 apartments.

Council planning officers have recommended permission be granted for the scheme.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said the upper floors of the building, within the Bulwell conservation area, were vacant and the ground level housed businesses including an estate agent, tattoo parlour and florists.

Planning documents lodged with the application said: "The proposed development would enable a building which is sustainably located to have a long-term use, which would safeguard its character to the benefit of both the building and wider conservation area."

Additional reporting by Dan Martin

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