A DECISION on the future of a former church hall in Colne has been delayed to allow council officers to look at the possible impact on neighbouring trees.

Pendle Council's Colne area committee deferred a decision on whether to grant planning permission for St George's Hall, Alkincoats Road, to be turned into a private bungalow.

The single storey hall is next to the main entrance to Alkincoats Park and is surrounded by large, mature trees, many covered by protection orders.

Councillors were recommended to grant permission but instead asked for a further report on the possible impact on the trees.

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