Grade II-listed ex-GP building to become flats

The Grade II-listed building in Summerfield Road, Wolverhampton, dates back to the 1840s

A 180-year-old Grade II-listed building that used to be a GP surgery will be converted into flats.

Former offices and consultancy rooms at the site in Wolverhampton have been empty since last year when private healthcare company Summerfield Heath went into administration.

A new two-storey rear extension and a single-storey side extension would be added to the building as part of the work on Summerfield Road, Chapel Ash.

Six one and two-bed flats feature in the plans approved by City of Wolverhampton Council.

The building, which dates back to the 1840s, lies on the edge of West Park.

A council planner report said the principle of residential development was "considered acceptable in this predominantly residential area".

The development would contribute "to the vitality and mix of uses and much needed regeneration of this part of the city", it stated.

Empty offices on the opposite side of Summerfield Road, last used by Marston's brewery, will also be converted into flats, after plans were approved by the council last year.

The former Marston's training centre will be turned into 18 one and two-bed flats.

The pub giant announced last summer it was selling its 40% stake in Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company to Carlsberg for £206m.

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