First glimpse at swish new Wolverhampton apartments next to Halfway House pub
This is the first look at what the derelict land next to the historic Halfway House pub could look like.
Artist impressions have been released of what could soon be 20 new apartments on the land next to one of Wolverhampton's most famous landmarks.
The land adjacent to the iconic Halfway House, which has now become a pharmacy, is subjected to new plans submitted by developers to Wolverhampton city council.
The land has remained derelict since the pub was shut in 2008 after a number of noise complaints but the developers want to build 20 two or three bedroom apartments as well as car parking and amenity space.
The artist impressions include a bird's eye view of the plans which show how the entrance to the homes would be via Paget Road. A floor plan shows how the ground floor flats facing the back will have patios and that some of the bedrooms will be en-suite.
The majority of homes are also drawn up with a bathroom and storage area close to the front door.
Looking from Paget Road the development would sit at the back of Millstream Pharmacy, or alongside the pharmacy if looking from Tettenhall road.
Councillor Claire Darke, who is the cabinet member for education but also represents the Park Ward where the land is based, said some of her residents will be for the application and some will be against.
She said: "It's a difficult one isn't it? I know that some local residents may be in favour of the plans and some may not.
"So it will be interesting to see what the residents say when the committee consults them over the issue."
The Halfway House was once the most fashionable drinking hole in Wolverhampton, beloved of Tettenhall and Chapel Ash residents and students.
After the building was closed in 2008, plans were quickly submitted by Dr Simon Taylor to move his surgery from 80 Tettenhall Road to the abandoned Halfway House at 115 Tettenhall Road.
Despite the plans being approved and the quick move in, the land adjacent to the pharmacy has remained derelict.
The plans state that the building for the 20 apartments will be three storeys high, with the apartments themselves being two and three bed.
