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Oct 2023
Plan to build nine flats on on site of former Harrogate council building approved
A plan has been approved to build nine new flats on the site of a former council office in Harrogate.
The site at 18 Victoria Avenue was previously home to Victoria Park House, which was demolished in December 2021.
Planning permission was granted in late 2018 for an office building to be built by new owner Hornbeam Park Developments. The plans proposed using the original facade, and the stonework was retained to do so.
However, plans have been submitted by Long Marston-based Echo Green Developments, through agent Savills, to create nine residential apartments on the site.
The developer argued that attempts to market the building for office use had failed over a number of years.
Plans for apartments on the site of the old Victoria Park House.
Now, North Yorkshire Council has approved plans for the flats to be built.
In documents submitted to the authority, the developer said the plan will help to meet the need for accommodation in the area.
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