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An empty high street church is set to be transformed into a café.

Applicant Northern Property People Investments said it wishes to convert the Independent Methodist church on Lee Lane in Horwich.

The traditional gothic revival style building would become a community café with many of the church features, including the organ, staying in place.

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The historic church, which dates back to 1906, has been marketed for £300,000 by estate agents Lifestyle Sales & Lettings.

The church has not been in active use for more than two years and is currently vacant.

The building retains original church features throughout including stained-glass windows, pointed arches, decorative brickwork and traditional roof forms.

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