COMBUSTIBLE cladding on the exterior of a Warrington apartment block can now be replaced.

Plans were submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for Bryers Court, on Central Way near the town centre.

These sought permission for the removal and replacement of the existing combustible facade materials with new non-combustible materials to match in both colour and texture.

Now, applicant Cheshire Lines Management Company Limited has seen permission granted by the council.

According to planning documents, the seven-story block features 44 residential apartments and was built between 2004 and 2006.

The primary external walls comprise of brick masonry without fire barriers and combustible, high-pressure laminate rainscreen cladding.

Documents state: “The scheme will replace these combustible materials with new non-combustible material, to match the existing in both colour and texture, and install new fire barriers.

“From an aesthetic point of view, the look of the building will remain unchanged, with new masonry brickwork matching the existing.

“From a fire safety perspective, the building will be made safe and comply with current building regulations.

“The works will be disruptive for the residents, but every effort will be made to minimise this disruption.”

The application was publicised by 191 neighbour notification letters, a site notice and a press notice, with no comments received as a result.

In approving the plans, the council said: “The proposal results in development which is compatible with the surrounding area, without detriment to the heritage asset of the Winwick Street conservation area, Grade II-listed Cheshire Lines building and residential amenity.

“As such, it is acceptable and complies with planning policies.”