The property comprises a substantial Grade II listed former church building plus a former Sunday School building on a site of approx. 0.92 acre. The church was originally constructed around 1870 as a place of worship and is of stone construction beneath a pitched slate roof. Adjacent to the church is a former Sunday School building again of stone construction beneath a pitched slate roof.
The property has a D1 planning consent (Place of Worship). We understand the Local Planning Authority would prefer an alternative to residential use however this may still be considered. A planning application was submitted in 2010 for residential (Planning Application No 2010/0605-Rossendale Planning Department) and was refused but we understand a residential scheme may still be considered. Further enquiries to be made direct with the Local Planning Authority Tel: .
General information
Restrictive covenants and Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme
Restrictive covenants will be included in the transfer of the property to ensure that the approved development is carried forward. Further details of these are available from the agents.
A closed Church of England church is sold under special legal provision - a Pastoral (Church Buildings Disposal) Scheme is the legal document empowering the Church Commissioners to sell a closed church for a specific use. The sale of the church would, therefore, be subject to the making of such a scheme following public consultation. Further details about the procedures involved may be found on the Commissioners' web-site at www.ccpastoral.org.
Listed Features
- D1
- Development