Courthouse may become apartments
DEVELOPER PLANS TO CREATE 13 ONE-BED FLATS IN CENTRE OF WORKSOP
A NOTTINGHAM property developer has bought a former Magistrates’ Court with a view to creating 13 flats in the town centre building.
The prominent Worksop landmark has been snapped up by ALB Group.
Managing director Arran Bailey, who secured the building for an undisclosed fee, says he is confident that it has all the qualities needed for a fantastic residential conversion.
He said: “We haven’t yet submitted our formal planning application but with nearly 7,500 square feet of space available to us, the provisional plan is to transform the building into 13 highspec one-bed apartments.”
Worksop’s Magistrate Court in Potter Street was last used for a criminal case in 2014.
Matthew Maiden, director at the Mansfield office of Banner Jones Solicitors who completed the acquisition on ALB’S behalf, said: “As a legal firm, we had various dealings with Worksop Magistrates Court, before they wound it all down and transferred their cases to Mansfield, so we do feel some fondness for it.
“We’re therefore delighted to be involved with a company like ALB, who we know can move it forward and develop it in the right way - providing affordable housing for the people of Worksop, exactly where it’s most needed.”
Speaking about the redevelopment plan, joint venture partner, Edward Hall said: “This is an instrumental building to Worksop situated on Potter Street and will add much-needed accommodation into the community.
“The building will be converted to a high standard and we are looking forward to starting the project.”
The team have said that building work will begin as soon as planning has been granted, with a view to the new apartments hitting the market in the summer of 2022.
Mr Bailey added: “We have to wait for planning approval - and we’ve not yet decided whether the finished apartments will be for sale or for
rent.
“But with its enviable position, its access to local services and its striking architectural character, our conversion of the courthouse is going to provide the people of Worksop with a fantastic new option for a better standard of affordable living.”
We’ve not yet decided whether the finished apartments will be for sale or for rent.
Arran Bailey