A LARGE, detached house in Colne could be demolished and replaced with a development of nine, two bedroom apartments.

Plans for site of the house, called The Rough in Castle Road, have been submitted to Pendle Council. The council's planning officers say the building is in a poor state of repair and flats would not be detrimental.

One letter of objection has been received, claiming the development would bring more traffic and be out of character with the area.

But planning officers are recommending approval and say the development will not have an impact on local residents.