Controversial plans to convert an historic former pub into bedsits have been given the green light - despite overwhelming public opposition.
The old Midland Beer Company, in Castleton, is to be divided up into an 11-bed HMO - house in multiple occupation - after the scheme was passed by Rochdale council’s planning committee.
The 19th century building, on Manchester Road, was originally a bank and is classed as being of Grade I local interest by the local authority. READ MORE: Plan to convert pub into bedsits set for approval despite 181 objections More than 180 public objections were lodged against the proposals and the application was ‘called up’ by Castleton councillor Billy Sheerin on the grounds it would be ‘detrimental to the
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