A former Methodist chapel near Peterborough could be converted into three new homes. CAMPA Portfolio Ltd submitted a planning application to Peterborough City Council on September 15 to change the use of Ailsworth Methodist Church on Main Street.

According to planning documents, the proposal would involve the conversion of the chapel into three ‘high-spec’ residential units aimed at young professionals or retirees looking for low maintenance properties.

“All of the units measure well above the nationally described space standards,” a planning statement reads.

“It was felt that above average floor areas would be an important feature in a highly sought-after village like Ailsworth.”

The original chapel was built in 1860 and held its last service in 2021 before going up for sale.

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