Clitheroe office building could be converted into home

The application would see office accommodation in Church Street, opposite St Mary Magdalene's Church, changed from commercial use to residential use.

The building, which dates from 1808, is a listed property within Clitheroe Conservation Area and has been used as a solicitor's office since 1960.

Planning documents state that part of the property currently comprises office space alongside an existing one-bedroom flat.

The office set for conversion (Image: Google Maps)

If approved, the office accommodation would be converted to residential use, meaning the whole building would become housing.

As part of the proposals, a rear ground-floor window would be replaced with a door to provide access to the garden, while a new boundary fence would be installed between the property and its neighbour.

The heritage statement submitted with the application acknowledges that replacing the window would involve the loss of some historic fabric, including the removal of a sash window and alterations to stonework beneath it.

However, the applicant argues the changes have been designed to minimise their impact on the listed building by reusing the existing opening and matching the appearance of existing features.

Documents submitted to Ribble Valley Council say the conversion would help meet demand for town centre housing while ensuring the continued use of a historic building.

The application will be decided by Ribble Valley Council at a later date.