Harrogate Borough Council has refused 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 new 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, the council has rejected the plan on the grounds that the scheme would “not enhance or preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area”.
It added that it would also “result in poor standards of residential amenity” for future occupiers.
The council said in a decision notice:
“The host building has historic interest and makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area.
“The cumulative effect of the proposed third floor, roof extension, glazed balustrade and paint work, by virtue of their form, scale, siting and appearance would erode the character of the building and create an alienated development.”
The developers had previously said the proposal would help to “fully utilise” the building.
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