A former school which was built in 1878 and has stunning views of Penshaw Monument and the surrounding countryside could be turned into a coffee house.
The Old School House in Offerton Village, Sunderland, has stood on Coxgreen Road since the 1880s and operated as a primary school before it was finally turned into a residential dwelling by a French artist. But earlier this month, plans were submitted to Sunderland City Council that proposes to turn the building into a coffee house and kitchen.
The initial plans were refused by the council in April due to concerns the development, which is within the green belt, was "inappropriate" to the area and would "have a detrimental impact on the openness, character and appearance of the countryside". However, the plans were re-submitted last week.
