A former Liberal club which was recently used as a printers shop could be turned into three new apartments.

AF Property Investments Ltd submitted an application to Hyndburn Council last week seeking to transform the former Liberal Club on Victor Street in Clayton-le-Moors into three apartments.

If plans are approved, the redevelopment will see the creation of two one-bed apartments and one two-bed apartment.

The building dates back to the 19th century and is currently vacant but was used until recently as a printers shop.

The building is two storeys and consists of load bearing stone masonry with timber floors and roof trusses. The rooves are covered with slate. The windows are timber sash windows.

Internally there are a number of original features which are to be retained and restored where possible.

A planning statement alongside the application reads: “The development will provide a mixture of three apartments.

“The room layouts respond to the window pattern as well as incorporating features such as existing fireplaces and exposed brickwork. The existing staircase will be retained and restored.

“There will be no off-street car parking provided on site. It is expected that the majority of trips to and from the site will be made by modes of transport other than private car.

“The site is located in a highly accessible location for bus, cycling and walking. There are regular bus services to Blackburn, Accrington and Great Harwood. The closest car park to the site is on Wellington Street. There are extensive on-street parking spaces within the vicinity of the site.”

Despite no provision for parking, two cycle spaces will be created.

The accommodation will be accessed from Victor Street and a secure glazed entrance door with access control will limit access to residents and visitors.

The entrance lobby will provide post boxes and access to a secure cycle store for residents.

The apartments are accessed via the existing stair core, a secure entrance door with access control is located at the top of the stairs.

Hyndburn Council’s planning department will make a decision on whether to grant permission in due course.