The former Adderley Green Working Men's Club on Anchor Road could be transformed into residential accommodation if a planning application lodged with Stoke-on-Trent City Council is approved. The scheme, submitted by Limitless Investments and Properties, would see the vacant building converted into a total of 16 apartments, including an existing flat and 15 additional units.
Details of the proposal
The application describes a mix of accommodation concentrated within the existing building footprint with a small extension to the south‑east. The proposed layout comprises:
- 14 one‑bedroom flats
- 2 two‑bedroom flats
- Open‑plan living spaces with bathroom facilities in each apartment
- A site office intended for a caretaker
- An increase in car parking from 15 to 23 spaces
The developer states the site has been vacant since 2023 and intends to reuse most of the existing floor area to provide accommodation across the ground floor and part of the first floor. A minor extension would ‘‘square off’’ the building using an existing brick‑walled area to create additional bedroom space for one of the units, while an infill in the courtyard would provide a new stairwell for another apartment.
"The proposals would comprise the suitable and sustainable development of a previously developed site within the Longton area of Stoke on Trent which would provide new housing to assist in the shortfall of housing land supply of the Council."
Planning and local impact
If permitted, the scheme would contribute a modest number of homes to the Longton area at a time when local authorities across England are under pressure to identify land to meet housing need. The application frames the conversion as a reuse of previously developed land rather than greenfield development.
Key practical changes for the neighbourhood would include the increased parking provision and the introduction of a caretaker presence. The council will consider whether the proposals are appropriate in design, residential amenity and highways terms before reaching a decision. At the time of publication Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council has not issued a determination on the application.
Quick reference
| Item | Proposed |
|---|---|
| Total apartments | 16 |
| One‑bed units | 14 |
| Two‑bed units | 2 |
| Car parking spaces | 23 (up from 15) |
Residents wishing to inspect the full planning documents can view the application on the Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council planning portal. The council’s decision will determine whether the former social club can be brought back into use as housing.
