Former pub won't become massage parlour

AN APPLICATION to turn a former pub into a massage parlour was rejected by councillors.

The proposal for a change of use of the first floor premises of the Bridge Inn, Oldham Road, Failsworth into a massage parlour was thrown out at last night's meeting. The plans would have seen the construction of an external staircase and the creation of a first floor access doorway with opening hours proposed Monday to Sunday from 10am to 9pm.

It was rejected as it was felt the first floor doorway and staircase would introduce a sub-standard non-traditional form of access to the development. It was also agreed the staircase would directly overlook room windows of adjoining flats at Ben Brierley Walk to the detriment of the residential amenity of the occupiers.

Councillor for Failsworth East Norman Briggs also raised concerns about the impact the business would have on parking in the area and moved it be refused.

He said: "Parking around that area is quite congested.

"There are a number of premises over the road whose customers use that area as well so it will have an impact on that."