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    Sept 2023

    Last Updated: 21/09/2023
    Environment
    Environment

    Council approves conversion of Harrogate strip club into flats

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 21 Sept, 2023
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    North Yorkshire Council has approved plans to convert the former Kings Club in Harrogate into 12 flats.

    The proposal was submitted by Harrogate developer Forward Investments LLP last October.

    The move will see the first and second floor of the building on Oxford Street, known as the Villa Mercedes, converted into residential use.

    The Kings Club, which described itself as ‘Yorkshire premier gentleman’s club’, offered topless pole dancing, topless stage strip tease and full nudity lap dancing.

    However, the club has since closed.

    The proposal will see a mixture of one and two bedroom flats created at the site.

    In documents submitted to the council, James Robinson, the planning agent representing the developer, said the conversion of the building would be a “significant improvement” for the area.

    He said:

    “The proposed conversion of the upper floors of 1 Oxford Street will have a significant net improvement to the surrounding area and economy over the existing strip club use.
    “This is an important building, located in a very prominent town centre location, and its current use as adult entertainment is not fitting for the surrounding area.
    “As mentioned the current use attracts anti-social behaviour, and the conversion to high quality flats is a much more appropriate and viable use for the building.”





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