Supporters said the changes would bring the old building back to life and make it fit for future generations
Planning approval has been granted for alterations to a historic, listed church building at Sunderland Point near the River Lune estuary, south of Morecambe and Lancaster.
Objectors raised concerns about potential road traffic and parking congestion, harm to the inside of the church, inside fittings allegedly being removed without consent, risks of disturbance to bats and birds, and doubts about economic or social benefits of a heritage centre.However, supporters said the changes would bring the old building back to life and make it fit for future generations.
Councillors Dave Brookes, Keith Budden, Roger Cleet, Mel Guilding, Mandy King, Robert Redfern, Malcolm Thomas and Sandra Thornberry visited Sunderland Point earlier this month with some council officers. At the latest planning committee meeting, public speakers David Andrew, Hazel Parkinson and Brendan Smith argued against the application. However the applicant, Brian Holmes, spoke in support and Thomas Associates Architects have created drawings for the proposed work.
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