A former office building in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre could be converted into apartments if a planning application is approved.

STK Property Group Limited has submitted an application to Stoke-on-Trent City Council to change the use of Bishops Chambers on Gitana Street, Hanley, from an office building to three residential units.

The proposed self-contained dwellings would consist of one two-bedroom apartment and two three-bedroom apartments.

The planning application stated: "The site is located in a highly sustainable urban location with good access to public transport and local services."

The application added: "The lawful commercial use of the building would have generated greater levels of traffic, including staff, visitors, and servicing movements, than the proposed residential use.

"The change to three dwellings is therefore expected to result in a decrease in vehicular trips and is likely to reduce peak-hour movements."

The Local Highway Authority offered no objection to the proposal and commented: "No off-street parking is provided however the site is sustainably located within Hanley City Centre and therefore served well by access to public transport links."

Environmental Health also offered no objection to the proposals but explained "the proposed development is located in immediate proximity to a night club and a live music venue and will likely require the implementation of extensive noise/vibration mitigation measures in order to fully protect future occupants from noise/vibration from these sources."

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has yet to make a decision on the application.

To view the full application, visit the Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning website here.