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    Dec 2023

    Last Updated: 13/12/2023
    Business
    Business

    Knaresborough Conservative Club submits plan to subdivide building

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 13 Dec, 2023
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    Knaresborough Conservative Club.

    Knaresborough Conservative Club has submitted plans to subdivide its building to create a “viable and sustainable” club.

    The move would see the front of the grade-II listed building on York Place separated from the rear, which includes snooker rooms and toilets.

    The proposals would reduce the area for accommodation and create a further unit for community use.

    Documents submitted to North Yorkshire Council said the plan is intended to “create a more viable and sustainable conservative club” and secure its long-term future.

    The developer said in documents:

    “This application is the first phase of a significant project, which in turn can secure the long-term viable use of a much-underutilised heritage asset in a prominent location for Knaresborough’s Conservative Club.”


    Both parts of the site will remain in use for the conservative club.

    Plans for the future use of the separated parts of the building will be subject to further planning applications.

    The developer added:

    “The adjacent properties 5 & 7 Newton House and 9 York Place have recently been purchased by a local company Lamb and Flag Enterprises who have agreed to a sale and lease back of 3 York Place to the conservative club, subject to listed building consent to divide the property. 
    “This will provide the conservative club with significant funds to undertake the separation works and refurbish their retained and reduced premises.”


    North Yorkshire Council will make a decision on the plan at a later date.



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