Eyesore coach centre to be flattened and replaced with modern development
The building is falling into a state of disrepair
A decaying industrial building which ‘blights the local landscape’ is set to be replaced with ten modern commercial units. The proposal would see the demolition of the existing Coach Centre in Altham’s Moorfield Industrial Estate and redevelopment of the site.
Details of the transformation are set out in a planning application to Hyndburn Council. An accompanying Planning, Design and Access Statement prepared by the Urban Future Planning Consultancy Ltd says: “The application site comprises a single-storey commercial premises of brick construction which is dated and in a poor condition.“The applicant seeks to redevelop the site to bring to fruition modern commercial units which are suitable for the 21st century economy and which are more environmentally sustainable. The proposal will result in job creation and positive supply chain effects, particularly during the construction phases.“It will provide good quality business accommodation to a local business, which is in short supply. The application site is located within a wholly commercial locality and within an established industrial estate which is also an allocated employment area.
“Consent is sought for the demolition of the existing commercial unit at The Coach Centre, Moorfield Drive and the redevelopment of the plot for a block of ten units each accessed by roller shutters with associated parking. The scheme will clearly deliver beneficial sustainable development that should be granted planning permission and it will not result in any adverse impacts.
“The current building on site is dated and is falling into a state of disrepair. In its current form, it blights the local landscape.“The applicant is keen to utilise high quality building materials and sustainable modes of construction in order to bring the scheme to fruition. The site is not located within a Conservation Area nor is it in proximity to a listed building.
“The replacement units would be aesthetically in keeping with an industrial estate and of similar design to adjacent buildings. The proposed works also provide the opportunity to increase the sustainability and energy efficiency of the site.
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