Plans approved to turn former pub site into homes

Plans have been approved to build apartment on the site of a former pub.

The Rookery Tavern in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, closed 10 years ago and had been targeted by arson attacks and vandalism before its demolition in 2022.

Twenty-four homes are set to be built along with parking.

Redeveloping the land would address anti-social behaviour issues and improve public amenity, according to planning officers at City of Wolverhampton Council.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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