A developer has submitted plans to convert the upper floors of a Harrogate town centre building into an aparthotel.
Leeds-based Countrylarge has tabled the plans to create the 17-bedroom scheme on the floors above a new Oliver Bonas store on James Street.
The site was previously occupied by Harrogate Discount Store, which closed in January.
London-based operator, Beyond, has been brought in to run to the aparthotel, if plans are approved.
Antony Rosindale from Countrylarge, which owns the unit, said:
“This planning application will complete the transformation of the building and bring economic benefits to the town centre.
“It is a great way to fully utilise the whole building and we are very excited to have Beyond operating it for us.
“Our aim is to get started as soon as we can, and we already have a contractor lined up to complete the conversion.”
James Fry, founder of Beyond added:
“Harrogate is a fantastic place and we are thrilled at bringing our sustainable, carbon neutral operating model to the town.
“This building is ideally placed so people can enjoy everything that Harrogate has to offer.”
The conversion the upper floors into the aparthotel will start as soon as possible, if planning permission is granted.
Harrogate Borough Council will make a decision on the plan at a later date.
Read more:
- Oliver Bonas to open in Harrogate in September
- Harrogate Convention Centre to face competition from Leeds events venue
