PENDLE planners are set to approve plans to transform a former Trawden bakery into houses.

The plans are to build a three-storey block of five houses at the former Chelsea Bakery, in Church Street.

The scheme was given approval for a residential development site in 1998. Exactly the same plans have been re-submitted.

At the front of Church Street the developer plans to form six car parking spaces for occupants of the new-build housing.

Officers recommended the proposals for approval with a number of conditions, including flood reducing methods,and ensuring adequate visibility to the street junction

Councillors will discuss the proposal at Thursday's Colne and District Committee meeting.