Plans have been submitted to convert "vacant" and "in disrepair" Crewe town centre office space into four new apartments.

This September, applicant, Mr. Jack Bispham, of Panther Properties Limited, applied for a change of use to residential on Market Street.

These plans affect the first and second floors above the former CopyCatz Tattoos and Cloud Chasers shops, with the former recently relocating to 257 Edleston Road.

These plans affect the first and second floors above the former CopyCatz Tattoos and Cloud Chasers (vape) shops (Cheshire East Planning).

Mr BIspham proposes convert the upper two Market Street floors to accommodate four, one-bedroom single person flats.

He also wants to reinstate the front door, providing first floor access from the front and street level, as well as the further provision of bin storage to the rear.

The proposal also involves the relocation of the stairs at the rear of the property, which will be moved from the southern boundary to the northern boundary of the property.

This is to provide occupants of all four flats with access to the rear of the property for use of bins and bicycle storage.

This summer, the buildings were repainted on the outside, improving their visual appearance within the town centre.

A design and access statement says: "The area of the existing building in question, the first and second floors, are currently vacant, unsightly and in disrepair.

A photo taken of Market Street, close to the proposed development, while external improvements were being carried out (Ryan Parker).

"The proposed development offers an opportunity to develop this part of the building, providing much needed residential space around the town centre.

"These plans retain existing retail units to the ground floor, improving the appearance of the building above."

The last date for submitting comments on the application is Wednesday 9 October, with a target decision date of Tuesday 5 November.

READ MORE: Property of the Week: New build in sought-after Crewe location.

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