A FORMER church in north Belfast is to be demolished, more than a decade after it was closed due to leaks in the roof.
The Church of the Resurrection on Cavehill Road was closed in 2008, 30 years after it first opened.
Holy Family Parish launched a consultation on what should happen to the site.
It was announced in the parish bulletin that there was "overwhelming agreement that the best solution at this stage was for the demolition of the building".
Of the 120 responses received, only two did not back plans to demolish the church.
The parish said several people expressed concerns about "what will happen the site, however that is a decision for another time, which will also be brought before the parish".
Anyone who still wishes to object to the plans can do so until next Wednesday.
"This has been a long and difficult process for all of us but the appropriate decision (has been taken) at this stage in the life of the parish and the church," the bulletin read.
In 2008 and 2013, parish-wide consultations were held to decide on the future of the building.
The parish said earlier this year that the issue of what to do with the building was becoming more acute.
"In the year 2020/2021 the income of the parish reduced by £100,000 (pounds). The safety of the building is also to be taken into consideration as well as its general outlook in the area," it said.
"Recent pressure has come from the insurance company due to safety concerns. The insurers have told us that if there is no progress on demolition, they state they will require the site to be secured and constantly monitored with a maintenance schedule to be undertaken. This will be at a significant cost to the parish."
