Councilors are being asked to approve the conversion of the Shakespeare Hotel in Wytham Street, Padiham, when they meet on Thursday night.
Balachandran Pakeerathan applied for alterations to the two-storey post-war building known locally as 'The Sheik'.
Burnley City Council's development control committee was recommended to grant planning permission for the conversion, with 19 conditions, despite 128 objections from nearby residents, including those from Mr Kriviger and Worthhorne councilor Beki Hughes. .
These include concerns about worsening anti-social behavior and crime in the area, the impact on motorway safety and transport, concerns about the impact on Padiham town centre, and the loss of social housing as a community asset. This includes concerns regarding. Nearby barber shops, convenience stores, and beauty salons may also be affected.
The officer's report said: “The application site concerns a vacant social housing property known locally as the Shakespeare Hotel (or locally known as 'The Sheik') in Wytham Street, Padiham.
“This council housing was likely built at the same time as the post-war housing, mainly south of Abingdon Road.
“This application provides full planning permission for the change of use of the ground floor from social housing to a convenience store and the change of use of the ground floor garage to three apartments, a barber shop and various external works. I'm looking for it.
“In summary, this proposal is consistent with our development strategy.
“The loss of social housing is acceptable and there is no evidence to suggest that this proposal would cause damage to other social or community infrastructure.
“The other issues do not raise any significant or fundamental concerns.
“This includes the character and appearance of the area, crime and disorder, and the impact on the living conditions of the neighborhood and future residents.
“The proposed property has not been designated as an asset of community value and there is no apparent community attempt to secure its reopening.
“There have been very few objections to the loss of public housing, and three detailed objections appear to have come from the same person at a nearby convenience store.
“There have also been voices of relief that the store has been closed due to anti-social behavior.
“Therefore, there is little evidence that this social housing is valued highly.”