A FORMER methodist chapel will be turned into a house under new plans.
Harome Methodist Chapel, in Chapel Lane, dates back to 1909, but closed to worshippers last year.
The chapel, which has historic features such as stained-glass windows and an elaborate double door entrance, is owned by the Ryedale Methodist Circuit.
At a meeting of Ryedale District Council planning committee last week, members approved an application to turn the chapel into a four-bedroom home, detached garage and associated amenity space.
A planning report said the building was built for a congregation of about 120 people, but that small rural chapels have seen declining membership in the past few years, with closures at Barton-le-Willows, Wrelton, Rillington, Marton, Lockton and Cropton.
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