Rochdale completes £3.3m Warwick Mill purchase
Summary
Rochdale Council has acquired the derelict Grade II-listed Warwick Mill in Middleton for £3.3m, with plans to refurbish the former cotton mill into housing as part of a wider regeneration strategy. The purchase also includes the adjacent London House, which is due to be demolished, and the council has appointed local firm Winterburns to secure and clear the site while plans are developed.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because it involves a listed, long-vacant historic building moving into public control ahead of refurbishment and redevelopment. Such projects typically raise issues around condition, heritage constraints, demolition, site security and redevelopment feasibility.
Key points
- Rochdale Council has bought Warwick Mill for £3.3m.
- The site is a derelict Grade II-listed former cotton mill in Middleton.
- The council intends to explore converting the mill into hundreds of homes.
- London House next door is included in the deal and is due for demolition.
- Capital&Centric is preparing plans, but no developer has yet been appointed.
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