Specialist social care property provider Annesley Living has been granted planning permission by Salford City Council to turn the site into a social care premises for 14 clients, at a cost of £1.25m. 

 

The 400 year-old building had been empty for three years and had fallen into ruin. Historic England was fully consulted and accepted the plans. 

Jack Knight, managing director of Annesley Living, said: "The pub has a fascinating history having been built in 1629 but it had been totally abandoned when we acquired it in November 2015.

 

"It was our goal from the outset to bring back a building which was used by the community into a building for the community, and for delivering on that we’re extremely proud. It is great to see it have a new lease of life as a community asset, which will provide much-needed supported living accommodation for the local population.

 

"Cowgills supported us throughout the development, which has been challenging at times."

 

David Rainford, finance director at Cowgills, added: "Seeing this fabulous building fulfilling a new role is as important to us as the deal. We are delighted to have been able to help Annesley Living and look forward to working with them on future projects."

 

Source: Insider Media North West

 

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