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Last Updated: 29/09/2021
New Skipton Building Society branch in Harrogate approved
The building society, which currently has a branch on Princes Street, looks set to relocate to Cambridge Street.
The unit on Cambridge Street where both Skipton Building Society and Sainsbury's are set to occupy.
Skipton Building Society has been given approval to open a new branch on Cambridge Street in Harrogate town centre.
The company, which currently has a branch on Princes Street, will refurbish the central unit of the former Topshop outlet in the town centre.
The units at 33-37 Cambridge Street, which were also occupied by Miss Selfridges, are to be split into three.
Skipton Building Society plans to lease the central unit and refurbish it to include open plan public space, office spaces, toilets and staff space.
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It has also proposed to fit five air conditioning units to the back of the building facing Petergate.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed to the Stray Ferret the proposal will see its current branch relocated.
In documents submitted to Harrogate Borough Council’s planning department, which have the scheme the go-ahead, the company said the proposal will ensure the “continued life of the building”.
It added:
“It will also ensure the property does not become unused or rundown which is important for its position.”
In July, the council approved plans for Sainsbury’s to occupy the largest unit on the street.
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