Plan for church conversion into homes considered

Plans have been submitted to turn a former Methodist chapel and an adjacent old school house in the Nottinghamshire village of Cropwell Bishop into two homes.

The Grade II listed building in Nottingham Road was closed as a place of worship in late 2022.

Developers said the proposals would secure the long‑term future of the site and key historic features would be retained under the plans.

The site was sold off at an auction in 2024 for £300,000 after closing its doors 18 months prior.

Planning documents state the conversion will "retain the spiritual volume and craftsmanship of the original structure while introducing modern functional living areas", the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

Key features such as the timber pews, stained glass window, and altar rail will be "retained and incorporated sensitively".

Rushcliffe Borough Council is due to consider the application later this year.

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