The plans have been approved A PLANNING application to convert a town centre building into flats was approved. Proposals to convert the first and second floors, and the attic of Publication House at Bradshawgate in Leigh town centre were drawn up. Plans included for one one-bed one person apartment/studio; one one-bed two-person apartment; one two-bed/ three-person apartment and five two-bed four-person apartments. A design and access statement, drawn up by Gbolade Design Studio, on behalf of the applicant, Iveagh Properties Ltd, stated: "The building is mixed use comprising of commercial use to the upper floors - no longer in use, and accommodates retail use to the ground floor.