Burnley town centre flats plan given green light

The transformation of a former office building in Burnley into 24 flats has been given the go ahead.
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London-based Jacob Fekete has been granted planning approval to convert Chaddesley House in Manchester Road.

The building – formerly offices for Lancashire County Council – has been unused since the start of the pandemic.

Chaddesley House in Manchester Road was formerly used by Lancashire County CouncilChaddesley House in Manchester Road was formerly used by Lancashire County Council
Chaddesley House in Manchester Road was formerly used by Lancashire County Council
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The building, directly opposite Burnley Town Hall, is now set to become 15 one-bedroom flats, and nine single-occupancy studio apartments.

The new development will have 22 car parking spaces (including three electric charging spaces) and eight cycle spaces.

A supporting statement with the application told Burnley Council planners: “The applicant has chosen to invest in Burnley and a positive decision for this application would surely encourage other investors to continue investing up north.

“A prompt decision would also speed up the commencement of work to deter potential vandalism to the building if it remains empty for too long.

“Overall, the proposal would create a good standard of much-needed housing in Burnley town centre.”