AN application has been received to change the use of the former Devoran Methodist Chapel into a community hub in a village “with limited facilities and no shop”.

The ground floor area of the main chapel and the balcony area is proposed to be used for the restoration and storage of antiques.

The former Sunday school section of the chapel building is proposed to be used as a photography space or studio in order for the building’s owners to create a website for their antiques business, as well as to hire out for other photographic shoots for interiors, arts and fashions and events space for the community.

A statement said: “The intention is to create a flexible use space that will allow a range of complementary activities to take place depending on local need and demand (e.g. yoga/pilates/dance classes). These uses are intended to be low key in terms of impact to complement the residential nature of the surrounding area.

“No events that could cause noise and disturbance (e.g. discos or weddings) are proposed in the re-purposed building and events are proposed to finish by 8pm on weekdays and earlier on Sundays.”

In the former vestry/ kitchen adjoining the Sunday school, this area is proposed to be used as a small scale community café.

The detached garage is proposed to used for either additional seating or alternatively a community shop.

The shop is intended to provide essential items plus local produce sourced from local farms and other producers.

In summer months further outdoor seating areas could be located in the rear forecourt.

Planning applications submitted to Cornwall Council can be viewed by going to the planning portal on Cornwall Council’s website.

For more details, see planning application PA25/03062 by visiting: planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=SUYFZEFGIFL00&activeTab=summary