Councillors have granted approval for the double redevelopment of a derelict and vandal-plagued former mill site for affordable homes and a job creating store.
The largely vacant land, which includes a redundant church building, has repeatedly been the target of vandals and arsonists in recent years. The MCI Developments scheme will see work start soon on demolishing the former place of worship and the building of 37 affordable two and three-bedroom houses, consisting of 27 two-storey semi-detached and mews properties, and 10 two and half-storey semi-detached town houses, with 67 car parking slots, open space and landscaping.
The retail application by TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains will build a 2,270 square metre store creating more than 100 full and part-time jobs as well as more employment during its construction and fit out. The firm says it will boost consumer choice in Oswaldwistle and the wider area.