A proposal to establish a banking hub within a church building has been submitted.
Cash Access UK, a bank-owned company, has applied for a three-year temporary conversion of an underutilized office adjacent to Crowthorne Baptist Church on High Street, Crowthorne, Berkshire.
These hubs offer essential cash and basic banking services from various banking brands, providing in-person customer support.
Bracknell Forest Council has acknowledged the application; a final decision is pending.
Banking hubs have become vital in areas experiencing branch closures, with over 150 now operating across the UK.
In their application, agents Ridge and Partners LLP described the Baptist church as a valued place of worship and community asset. Their letter emphasizes the proposed hub’s location in a separate, underused section of the building, ensuring minimal disruption to church activities or the community hall.
The aim is to maintain convenient local banking access while Cash Access searches for a permanent location.
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