Old Wolverhampton pub site set to become housing
Plans to transform a former pub site into housing are set to be approved by planners at Wolverhampton council, despite a number of objections from nearby residents.
Bromford Housing Association wants to revamp the old Wood Hayes Pub site in Wood End Road, Wednesfield, into 14 flats for adults with learning disabilities, and office space.
The pub closed in 2005 and stood derelict for more than three years before it was pulled down following an arson attack in 2008.
Dozens of people have objected to the plans. A petition of 44 signatories from 34 addresses and nine letters of objection have been submitted to the council on the grounds of lack of parking, scale and proximity to the road junction.
People have also raised concerns about the over-development of the site.
However, at a meeting of the council's planning committee on Tuesday, city planners are recommended to approve the plans, subject to a number of conditions.
A report to the committee states: "The proposed use is appropriate in this location and the design and layout is acceptable and in accordance with development plan policies."
Housing association bosses hope the development will be completed by June next year.
