Flats plan for former Shrewsbury chapel

Since being deconsecrated, the church in Chester Street, Coton Hill, has been used for retail including as a mail order nursery business and a carpet shop.

But now plans have been put forward to turn the 106-year-old building into five three-bedroom apartments.

Developer Furrows Holdings Ltd wants to transform the Italianate-style building into four apartments and build a penthouse on the roof.

In a design statement submitted to Shropshire Council agents for Furrows Holdings Ltd, Berrys said: "This attractive brick built building was completed in 1909 and was one of several Congregationalist chapels built to serve to suburbs of Shrewsbury.

"The proposed development comprises two parts.

"The conversion of the church and the incorporation of additional residential floorspace on the first floor and roof of the building.

"In total five additional residential units will be provided as part of the development.

"The conversion of the Congregational church will make use of the existing ground floor and first floor of the building. The ground floor will be split in to two units with a further unit being converted on the first floor. A second unit will be on the single story section of the building.

"The penthouse will occupy an area on the roof on the first floor of the church, adjoining the church spire."

The developers plan to retain as many of the original features as possible.

The plans will be considered by the council.