An historic North Staffordshire building that dates back to the Tudor era is set to revert back to purely residential use after being a luxury bed and breakfast for more than a decade.

The Old Hall in Madeley, which has a five star rating, has also been a wedding venue in recent years.

But the owners of the Grade II* Listed building now plan to change its use. And their application was unanimously approved by members of Newcastle Borough Council's planning committee on Tuesday (December 5).

A report to the committee said: "Currently the property is used commercially as a bed and breakfast and occasional wedding venue alongside a residential use. The commercial elements would cease as part of this proposal, reverting back to a purely residential use.

"The application documents have confirmed that no external or internal changes would be required in order to facilitate the change of use proposed. The room layouts within the building are already acceptable for residential use, it is just that in its current use as a bed and breakfast, bedrooms and bathrooms are occupied by non-resident guests.

"The Old Hall occupies a prominent position within the Conservation Area and is considered to be one of the main focal buildings within the area. Given that there are no physical changes to the building, the change of use would maintain the architectural significance of this listed building as well as its significance to the character and appearance of the wider Conservation Area."

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