Rooftop extension plan for historic factory site

HOPES FOR VEDONIS BUILDING TO BE BROUGHT BACK INTO USE

- By LATIFA YEDROUDJ Local democracy reporter

A ROOF extension with new offices has been approved for a historic former sewing factory in Old Basford.

The Vedonis building, on the Bar Lane Industrial Estate, is currently vacant. But it will be given a new lease of life after Nottingham City Council approved plans on Tuesday.

MLS Verdonis Ltd submitted the plans in October, asking the council to extend the roof and create three new offices.

The plans will also create 19 additional parking spaces in the existing car park, and make some internal works to provide access to the rooftop.

No external alterations will be made to the building apart from "minor repair works", documents add, while its locally-listed facade will be protected.