Locals left devastated after council agrees to convert church into new homes
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A local council has granted permission for a village Church to be transformed into two residential properties, leaving residents devastated.
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Snettisham Methodist Church, situated close to Hunstanton, in Norfolk, ceased operating as a place of worship in December 2023 following a substantial drop in attendance.Six villagers lodged formal objections through West Norfolk Council's planning system, expressing dismay at the loss of what they considered an important community resource.Despite these protests, councillors determined the conversion could proceed, though developers must commence construction within a three-year timeframe.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The decision has divided opinion in the Norfolk village, with some residents welcoming the prospect of preserving the building whilst others lament the disappearance of another religious venue from the local landscape.Those opposing the development expressed strong feelings about the potential loss of the chapel.
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