Plans proposed to redevelop the Wear Inn in Pallion into flats and new community venue

Plans have been proposed to transform the former Wear Inn pub in Pallion into flats after a local property group acquired it.

The former public house, which has been closed for years and sits on St. Luke’s Terrace, is deteriorating and was recently doused with black paint.

Now, firm Spire properties is applying to convert the first floor into flats. The ground floor would require “change of use” permission from Sunderland City Council, with a gymnasium, dance academy and day care centre among the possible community assets mooted by Spire.

Director of Spire, Ali Khan, said: “We have applied for planning application to convert upstairs in to self contained modern apartments to fill the gap in the housing market as there is a shortage of houses in the region.

“For the downstairs, we are aiming to apply for change of use, as the building has lost its value to be traded as a pub, into something which will be a good asset to the community; perhaps a gymnasium, dance academy, day care centre etc.