One of Sunderland's most ornate historic buildings is set to enter a new phase after restaurant plans were given the green light.
Plans to change the ground and first floor of the former school building, Langham Tower on Ryhope Road near the city centre into a restaurant and bar were approved by Sunderland city council this week. Function rooms that are to be used for events such as wedding receptions are also part of the transformational plans.
The Grade II-listed building in Ashbrooke is one of the most striking buildings in the city, and more recently has been operating as a multi-purpose venue, with an outdoor bar in the grounds of the building becoming a popular haunt for locals.
