A vacant pub in Rochdale will be transformed into supported living accommodation after the council approved the plans. The Castle Inn, based on Manchester Road, shut back in 2010 - but now it is set to get a new lease of life.
Plans submitted by Rochdale Borough Council will see the building transformed into eight one-bedroom supported living flats alongside an office in the cellar.
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it's neglected' Planning papers state the building is visibly deteriorating and has been for a number of years. The building was subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order which has been completed.
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