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Nov 2023
Historic Harrogate building to be converted back into a home
A former stately home in Harrogate dating back to the 18th century will be converted back into housing after being used as offices.
North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to convert the grade II listed Bilton Court on Wetherby Road into a single home.
Built in 1740 and close to the Great Yorkshire Showground, it’s described in planning documents as being a “jewel in the crown” of Harrogate.
The building is currently used by local firm Geoplan as its main offices but because of the increase in working from home since the covid pandemic, documents submitted by Townscape Architects say it is “no longer needed, practical or economical” to be used by the business.
Two side extensions were added to the building in 1820 and a chapel was built in 1889.
A futher extension will be built to be used as a garage and garden room and a warehouse building that is part of the site will also be converted into a separate home.
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