GEORGE Formby's former home in Stockton Heath looks set to be turned into offices.
Most recently used as a hotel, an application to Warrington Borough Council is seeking planning permission to convert 143 London Road into an office space.
Known as Hillcrest, the listed building is the former family home of George Formby.
The legendary comedian moved into the property with his family as a teenager in 1917.
He would launched his career in the entertainment industry from this home – following in his dad’s footsteps on the music hall stage – and living there until 1924.
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A plaque was unveiled in tribute to George Formby at 143 London Road in 2013
Since 2013, the house has been used as the Amado Boutique Hotel.
But this shut last year and the building has been vacant since, with Causeway Electrical Services now seeking consent to turn the property into offices.
A consultation on the plans runs until Thursday, January 17.
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