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Jun 2023
Council rejects Harrogate office block conversion over natural light concern
A plan to convert Simpson House in Harrogate into flats has been refused over natural light concerns.
Bramhope Property and Investments Limited tabled the proposal to North Yorkshire Council to convert the the former office block off Clarence Drive into 12 flats.
Documents submitted to the council outlined plans to create 12 two-bedroom apartments.
It would see the ground, first and second floors converted.
But, council officials have rejected the plan over concerns that those who would live in the flats would not have enough natural light.
In a decision notice, the authority said:
The move comes after two previous proposals to change the use of the office block to residential were refused in 2022.
Meanwhile, another application by Artium Group was withdrawn in July 2022 amid concern from Harrogate Borough Council officers over the impact on neighbouring trees.
In the latest proposal, developers said the building is already surrounded by residential properties.
It said:
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