Bolton’s iconic 19th century Iron Church set to become base for ‘start-up businesses and young entrepreneurs’
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBolton’s iconic Iron Church could become a centre for ‘business start-ups and young entrepreneurs’ as new plans for the building are unveiled.
The church, at a gateway location at the edge of the town centre on Blackburn Road, is a Grade II Listed building. It was built in 1897 in red squared sandstone with dominant tower and spire designed by John Simpson under the patronage of Lord Leverhulme.
In planning documents published by Bolton Council this week, applicant Mubeen Afzal has proposed a change of use to allow the building to be used as offices, as well an education and training centre.
The application states: “The proposal is to retain the existing building and create three floors with internal partitions where offices, common rooms, hot desking areas or co-working spaces and educational and training rooms, will be situated.
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