A former Long Eaton nightclub is to become flats. Erewash Borough Council has granted permission for what used to be called The Factory, in Clifford Street, to be turned into six flats.
The old nightclub was formerly known as Manhattans and in 2019 it underwent a revamp and was turned back into The Factory. The plans were approved last week.
Previously people shared their memories of the former nightclub and said it was ‘ buzzing’ and had ‘some right characters’. It is thought that it stopped trading in 2020 and has been vacant since.
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Terry Lewis, a retired army veteran, told Nottinghamshire Live that since The Factory has been vacant for a while, it is best for something to be done with it. The 74-year-old said: “I went years ago, it was alright.
"You go with your mates, have a few beers and some wine. New flats, I agree - because they need them for people in the area. It will help people get off the streets and start off. I’m practical - I think it makes sense to get use out of it.”
The plans inculde five one-bed and one two-bed flats. Emma Hall, told Nottinghamshire Live that there is sadness in the area about the loss of the old nightclub.
She said: “It’s sad. I suppose flats are better than an empty building. A lot has been lost in town, so it’s quite sad. I would have liked to have seen it open again, but with everything that is going on at the minute that just wouldn’t happen.”
Another Long Eaton resident, who wished to remain anonymous, added: “I don’t even remember the last time it was open. I’m not surprised they’re turning it into flats to be honest.”
In September, there were previous plans to convert the building into six flats which was rejected by Erewash Borough Council. Then separate plans were put forward to change the use of the property into seven, one-bedroom residential apartments. But this application was also refused.
The proposals were turned down by the council over issues to do with light and privacy. Since that refusal, changes were made and plans have been scaled down, with the number of flats reduced from seven to six. These six flats have now been approved.
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