This former Methodist chapel comes with approved plans for a one-bedroom home
The chapel conversion opportunity in Stoford is available for £170,000(Image credit: Plotfinder)
A former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Stoford is on the market for £170,000, offering a conversion opportunity to turn this historic building into a one-bedroom home.
With full planning permission already secured, this property provides an opportunity for a self-build project while retaining its original architectural features.
Unoccupied since 1984, the chapel has been used for light storage but is now approved for residential redevelopment under planning application and you can buy the property now for £170,000 via the Plotfinder website.
Property details & existing structure
The chapel features stained glass windows and high-vaulted ceilings(Image credit: Plotfinder)
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Located on the corner of Newton Road and Court Lane, the property has an entrance via Court Lane, marked by a low Hamstone wall with wrought iron gates. Steps lead up to the original vestibule entrance door.
Inside, the chapel features a high vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and timber flooring. The building is currently empty and requires full conversion for residential use.
Approved plans for conversion
The current owner has secured full planning consent (24/01372/FUL) to transform the chapel into a spacious one-bedroom residence.
The approved planning application allows for:
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Living room – A large main living space with full-height vaulted ceilings, existing high-set gable-end windows and a wood-burning stove with flue.
Bright & airy kitchen – With four existing windows providing natural light, the kitchen will offer ample space for storage, white goods, and a breakfast area.
Home office – A separate study will allow for a workspace or reading nook.
First-floor bedroom with roof windows – Accessed via stairs, the bedroom will benefit from newly approved rooflights.
External Alterations – Includes the addition of two rooflights, a flue on the west roof slope, and a bin collection area behind a new metal gate and railings.
A unique self-build opportunity
This freehold property has stood unoccupied since 1984, registered for light storage use but now primed for a remarkable transformation. With mains drainage, water and electricity connections available, the groundwork is set for a seamless conversion.
Buyers should note the chapel lies within the Stoford Conservation Area and falls within Flood Zone 2, which may require additional considerations for future-proofing the build.
With its planning permission secured and an exciting vision ready to be realised, this property presents an unmissable opportunity for those seeking a distinctive home with history, character, and limitless potential.
If you want to enquire about this property available for £170,000 visit the Plotfinder website where you can view thousands of properties up and down the country.
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News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
