Victorian chapel to be absorbed into tower block
A computer-generated image shows how the chapel will become part of the block
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An historic city church could be absorbed into a 23-storey tower block.
The Particular Baptist Chapel on Rochdale Road, Manchester, is currently disused.
Under plans put forward to Manchester City Council by developer Cynergy it would be surrounded by an apartment block of 133 flats.
The facade of the property, built in about 1840, would remain along with as much as possible of its interior, the company said.
Developer Cynergy said as much of the chapel as possible would be incorporated into the design
Cynergy's plans for what it described as "wellness residences" show the church facade would be used as an entrance, while the original balustrade and cast-iron columns would be preserved in a reception and co-working area.
Parts of the development would have 20 storeys and others 23, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
It would also include a concierge, gym, "spa and wellness facilities", social areas, co-working space, "secure cycle storage" and a communal roof terrace, Cynergy said on the project's consultation website.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said it was not clear how many flats would be categorised as "affordable".
A public consultation on the proposals is open until 21 October.
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