Homes, gym, pool and pub in multi-million pound plans to transform historic buildings

Developers unveil vision for former library, baths and drill hall

- Kerry Ashdown

THREE of Stoke-on-Trent's most historic buildings will be transformed into flats, a rooftop bar and restaurant - if multi-million pound plans are given the go-ahead.

Developers want to create 39 apartments - along with a pub, restaurant, community space and swimming pool - at the former Tunstall Library, Baths and Drill Hall.

Tunstall Library Developments Ltd is behind the scheme, which has been allocated £3.5 million from Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Levelling Up Fund.

Now it is seeking planning permission and listed building consent to carry out the work.

Plans state the proposal is a 'unique opportunity to deliver a sensitive and viable regeneration project that revitalises a significant heritage site at the heart of Tunstall.'