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Oct 2021
Bar and restaurant planned for former Knaresborough bank
The former Natwest bank in Knaresborough could be turned into a bar and restaurant.
Under licensing plans submitted to Harrogate Borough Council, the Claro Chambers building on the town’s High Street would be converted into a “casual eating and drinking destination”.
Harrogate’s Major Tom’s Social and Knaresborough-based Turning Point Brewing Co have submitted the application as part of a collaboration between the two businesses.
The building has been vacant since NatWest bank moved out in October 2017.
In a statement, Major Tom’s and Turning Point said the project was in its early stages.
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They added that they had been working together for five years and took the opportunity to create the bar when the building became available.
Major Tom’s and Turning Point said:
The borough council granted planning permission to change the use of the building from a bank to a bar and restaurant in August last year.
If approved by the council’s licensing committee next week, the proposal would see the bar open from midday until 12.30am.
The application also seeks permission for recorded music and films.
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