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Search the Public Notice PortalA former community centre run by Together Housing will be converted into properties after a planning application was approved.
The property, in Glen Crescent, Bacup, has been vacant since March, and there is no established residents’ association to require the use of the community centre.
The property currently comprises a one-bedroom flat on the first floor and a room on the ground floor at the front of the building.
David Motley, from Together Housing, said: “After Covid, Together Housing reviewed the use of community centres within our stock portfolio.
“Due to a lack of usage and no established residents’ association, this ground floor flat was closed as a community centre.
“Due to Covid and the closure of the main Together Housing office building in Rawtenstall, we needed to look for solutions to allow staff the opportunity to print documents and log onto the Wi-Fi for short periods as a touchdown base to save them a long trip to head office in Blackburn.
“In 2026, a decision was made that due to the limited parking and the wider disturbance from Together Housing staff on the community, we would like to convert the property from commercial to a domestic one-bed ground-floor flat and let as appropriate to somebody in housing need.”
An officer’s report said that the development would not result in any significant harm to the amenity of any neighbouring residents.
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It added that the building was originally constructed as a dwelling and its conversion back to a dwelling would not present any significant concerns relating to loss of privacy or overlooking.
The Environment Agency also raised no concerns about the proposal in relation to flooding.
Rossendale Borough Council approved the application, subject to the condition that the works are carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings and documents.
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