Plan to incorporate apartments above Springhead business

APARTMENTS will be placed above a Springhead business if planning permission is granted.

And a downturn in demand has led to the proposal for Garforth Glass, on Co-operative Street.

The business will remain on the ground floor and basement, but the rest of the building would see changes.

The business will remain on the ground floor and basement, but the rest of the building would see changes. Image by GGC Media

The first storey, which is currently used as a store, workshop and office, will be split to house the lounges and kitchens of the accommodation.

On the second, which is currently roof space, will be two bedrooms each, while a WC will be on each level. A bin store will also be incorporated into the ground floor.

Documents supporting the application revealed the reasoning, stating: “Due to reduced demand for the commercial use, it is intended to retain the ground floor and basement area as existing and to construct self-contained flats at first floor level to include the converted roof space with access from Co-operative Street.

“The design principle is to create two dwelling s to meet local demand and work within the existing structure with minimal alterations and impact on the locality.

“There is ample parking in a purpose-made car park off Co-operative Street.”

Oldham Council’s Planning Committee will decide whether to grant or refuse permission.