A total of 154 objections were received to a plan to demolish a Warrington community centre to make way for two new houses to be used as children’s homes.
But planning chiefs voted to allow the scheme to go forward – including the demolition of Capesthorne Community Centre in Avery Close.
They ruled that the scheme was acceptable The principle of the proposed development was acceptable as was the impact on the area.
The proposed dwellings would provide an acceptable standard of living for future occupiers and the impact on the the amenity of existing residents was also considered acceptable
There were also no objections on parking or highways grounds.
Among the objectors was borough councillor John Kerr-Brown ans Poulton-with-Fearnhead Parish Council.
The community centre is still listed on the nborough council’s website as having a large multi-functional room ideal for a wide range of activities. And capable of supporting up to 60 people (theatre style) and 30 people (cabaret style).
The centre hosted activities such as a Viking re-enactment, slimming classes, exercise classes and bingo.
It has a small car park available to support centre users and a small outside garden area.
