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Jul 2022
Developer withdraws Harrogate office block flats plan
Developers have withdrawn plans to convert Simpson House in Harrogate into flats.
Artium Group had submitted the proposal to Harrogate Borough Council to convert some of the offices off Clarence Drive.
It would have seen seven flats created at the vacant office block.
The developer had also planned to use the current 14 car parking spaces and create storage for seven bicycles.
However, the proposal has now been withdrawn.
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It comes as a council officer raised concern over the viability of the plan.
Alan Gilleard, the borough council’s arboricultural manager, raised concern that the change of use of the building would impact on neighbouring trees which are protected by a tree preservation order.
In response to the application, he said:
Harrogate Civic Society said in a letter that it agreed with the council officer’s comments.
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