Plans to convert a former mill in Leominster into nine apartments were approved by members of the northern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 9.
The application was deferred at the meeting on March 12, 2008 for a site visit to be carried out.
The site is within the conservation area.
Plans are to convert the original mill building into three residential apartments and demolish all other buildings attached to the mill. A new three storey block will then be built to house six further apartments.
Network Rail, the Ramblers Association and The River Lugg Drainage Board had no objection in principle.
Herefordshire Council's conservation manager recommended approval subject to certain conditions.
The council's Public Rights of Way manager said the development would affect public footpath ZC137 and the department would want to be notified on construction of the path so site inspections can be made to ensure it is to the right specification.
Leominster Town Council recommended refusal feeling the plans were over-development.
Leominster Civic Society's chairman Robert Oliver objected saying the site was important but felt this scheme was overdevelopment.
Leominster Rifle Club currently meets in the building to be demolished and was concerned about the club's future.
The site is identified in the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan as being within an established residential area.
A planning obligation is to be sought in respect of a financial contribution towards off-site play and sports facilities.