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Search the Public Notice PortalA scheme to convert a church building into a shared house with up to 24 bedrooms has been thrown out.
The plan would have seen the Victoria Mission on Hardman Street in Farnworth into a 24-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
The building has previously been used as a Wesleyan Mission Church and as a photographic studio.
A Bolton Council report said: “The site consists of a 20th-century former church that is worthy of retention and conversion.
“It provides variety to the architectural character of the area and relates back to its history as a Wesleyan Mission Church.
“The external changes include the infilling of the existing arched windows, together with the three windows to the rear elevation, one of which would not relate to an existing bricked up window.
“In the previous submission, it was considered that the proposed scheme was acceptable in principle, however it is noted that the rear elevation looked poor with some of the existing windows blocked up and a new one inserted in a different position.
“There were also concerns regarding the domestic paraphernalia that would be visible from the street scene and create clutter.”
A total of 35 letters of objection were sent in raising concerns including the impact on parking, the proliferation of HMOs in the area, increased traffic and the loss of privacy.
Cllr Paula Connor-Bennet, of Farnworth South, also objected to the proposal raising concerns about the lack of parking and increased density near two primary schools.
She also raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and the over development of what is already a densely populated area.
The council report said: “The concerns regarding the windows have been addressed, with the alignment, size and design of windows now being considered acceptable.
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“Nevertheless, the use of the building as a 24-bed HMO would increase domestic paraphernalia leading to clutter, it is noted that increasing the amount of accommodation proposed from 9 apartments to a 24-bed HMO would increase this further.
“Whilst this would not stand as the sole reason for refusal, it adds to the concerns and general unsuitability of the proposal.
“As a result, it is not considered that the development would comply with the aforementioned policies and is therefore considered to be unacceptable.”
Bolton Council announced that the plan had been refused.
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