Major redevelopment plan for 17th century pub site & 6 other new applications in East Lancashire this week
A derelict former pub and restaurant site could become a new over 50’s community, if major new plans are given the go-ahead.
Rochdale-based Fortress Group want permission to convert the existing Grade II-listed Langroyd Hall in Langroyd Road, Colne, into seven one and two-bed apartments with a replacement sun room, and build an additional 21 apartments and two cottages in the grounds, as well as associated parking, cycle stands and a bin store.
The 17th century building has been vacant since 2018 and has fallen into disrepair, attracting vandals and arsonists.
Fortress Group’s agent told Pendle Borough Council: “The existing garden room to the north eastern elevation will be demolished and replaced with a sympathetically designed pitched roof extension which will provide a shared sitting area for residents with access out onto a patio area and landscaped garden.
“A new three storey building (Block A) is proposed to the north east of the site which will provide 17 one and two bedroom apartments, along with a shared residents’ lounge to the ground floor. A two storey building (Block B) is proposed within the eastern part of the site where four one-bedroom apartments will be provided and a pair of semi-detached two storey two bedroom cottages will be sited to the south western corner of the site.”
She added: “Langroyd Hall, a grade II listed building, has been left vacant to deteriorate for a long period of time, attracting vandalism and creating a nuisance for the neighbours. The proposals will provide a viable and attractive future for the property as well as providing high quality accommodation for the over 50’s.”
The proposed new apartment blocks would be finished using natural stone and slate for the external elevations, and would be set around a landscaped courtyard.
A decision will be made by Pendle Borough Council in coming weeks.
Other applications verified in East Lancashire this week:
- Proposed change of use of vacant land to provide additional playground area together with the installation of new fencing and pedestrian/vehicular gates, 2.4m high at St Barnabas & St Pauls School, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn.
- Change of use from an office to car sales, creation of a new access road to side and rear, alterations to existing parking to provide cycle storage and two charging points and the insertion of a roller shutter door to the rear at Unit 8 Whitewalls Industrial Estate, Regent Street, Colne.
- Erection of one dwelling house, Plots 49-52, Meadowbrook Rise off Haslingden Road, Blackburn.
- Permission in principle for the erection of one dwellinghouse on land at 169 New Lane, Oswaldtwistle.
- Certificate of Lawful Use Existing to change the use of 3 Barnes Street, Clayton-le-Moors, from a dwellinghouse (C3) to HMO (C4).
- Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a new dwelling at Wind Hill, Jinny Lane, Roughlee.
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