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May 2023
Developer appeals Harrogate aparthotel plan refusal
A developer has challenged a decision to refuse plans to convert the upper floors of a Harrogate town centre building into an aparthotel.
Leeds-based Countrylarge tabled the proposal to create the 17-bedroom scheme on the floors above the Oliver Bonas store on James Street.
Aparthotels are serviced apartments with a hotel-style booking system. London-based operator, Beyond, was brought in to run to the aparthotel, if the plans were approved.
However, in November 2022, Harrogate Borough Council rejected the plan on the grounds that the scheme would “not enhance or preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area”.
The developer has since taken the decision to the government’s Planning Inspectorate, which deals with planning disputes.
In documents submitted to the body, the developer said the plan would not cause any harm to the existing buildings.
It said:
A government planning inspector will make a decision on the plan at a later date.
Read more:
- Harrogate council refuses James Street aparthotel plan
- Harrogate’s James Street to get 17-bedroom aparthotel
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