PLANS to convert a century-old shop into a modern office building in a prominent part of Culcheth village centre have been given the go-ahead by Warrington planning chiefs.
The development at the junction of Warrington Road and Church Lane was opposed by two nearby residents who feared contemporary-style zinc cladding might deteriorate over time and would be out of character with the area.
But three other neighbours supported the scheme, welcoming a new use for a dilapidated vacant shop last used for the sale and repair of E-bikes and E-scooters.
Warrington Borough Council planning officers said the zinc cladding would revitalise and enhance a rather dilapidated older building.
Two previous applications to change the shop to offices, in 1978 and 1980 were refused.
Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council did not oppose the scheme.
The ground floor will have open plan offices, with a toilet and kitchenette at the rear and there would be offices upstairs.
The zinc cladding will be on the front of the building and the roof.
