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Sept 2020
Last Updated: 08/09/2020
Plan to convert Harrogate guest house to flats
The hotel is owned by Sandra Doherty, chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, who plans to retire from hospitality but stay on at the chamber.
The owner of Alexa House guest house in Harrogate has submitted plans to convert the building to seven apartments.
Sandra Doherty, who is also chief executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, told the Stray Ferret she planned to retire.
Ms Doherty will, however, continue her role with the chamber. She said:
"It was falling last year and breaking both arms that finally made my mind up. That and requests for seeing my grandchildren more.
"Covid hasn’t helped as I hoped to enjoy one last year, especially with my regular guests who I have become such good friends with over the past 14 years."
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Plans sent to Harrogate Borough Council request change of use from hotel to seven residential apartments at the site on Ripon Road.
The application also proposes to demolish existing extensions and outbuildings, create a rear extension and remodel the car park.
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