PLANS to convert a former colliery building in Silkstone into a new house have been approved by the council’s planning board.

The site is located off Silkstone Lane and has most recently been used as stables with use of the adjacent field for grazing.

Some works have commenced on site which include the clearing of vegetation, planting and erection of a boundary wall and fencing, however these aspects are permitted development and do not require planning permission.

Silkstone Parish Council objected to the plans, but the application was given the green light by Barnsley Council’s planning board on Tuesday.