When Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.
28.06.2023 - 14:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Councillors have given the go-ahead for the development of new residential apartments in the heart of Warrington. At a meeting on Thursday, a committee approved an application to convert 27 and 29 Stanley Street into 10 'trainer flats' for young people.
The committee also granted permission for modifications to both properties, allowing them to be transformed into residential apartments for young people. Management offices and overnight staff accommodation are also included.
The development will maintain the current ground floor use of 29 Stanley Street as a separate unit, while converting the rest of 29 - and the entirety of 27 - from offices into 10 one-bedroom 'trainer flats'.
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The plans also involve demolishing a rear extension and constructing a new one. Of the ten apartments, nine will be on a single floor, with one split-level apartment spanning two floors.
The application site consists of two Grade II-listed terrace buildings. Residents will receive round-the-clock support from Bedspace, an organization offering on-site assistance, along with a tailored independent living plans developed in partnership with ASDAN - an educational charity 'dedicated to enhancing education, training and employment opportunities'.
Councillor Bob Barr emphasized the importance of providing safe and supportive accommodation for care leavers and other vulnerable young individuals, describing it as 'absolutely essential'. He also commended the initiative for repurposing a listed building.
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When Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.
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