Chapel to Stay

A request to demolish an unsafe 19th century chapel and replace it with two houses has been denied.

The application to knock down Helmdon Chapel, made by Tove Valley Baptist Fellowship, has been refused by South Northamptonshire District Council.

Councillors said it would mean the loss of a community facility and be detrimental to the character of the village.

The chapel was deemed unsafe last year and subsequently closed as a place of worship.

The Banbury Guardian - 15th December 2005