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Nov 2022
Starbeck's former Harper's could be turned into housing
The former McColl's store ravaged by fire in Starbeck could be turned into housing.
Built on High Street as a Harper's grocery, the building was later used as a McColl's but closed and was derelict when fire struck in 2018.
Since then, the building has frequently been described as an eyesore, although it was brightened this year when volunteers painted it in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
An agent for the owners of the building said today there are plans for a "residential-led development".
Pete Gleave, from Zerum Consulting, told the Stray Ferret:
Mr Gleave would not reveal who owned the building. He said he was "unable to pass on client details without their approval".
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Andrew Hart, founder of Starbeck Community Group and owner of Starbeck Post Office, said the building was "just rotting away" and urgently needed attention. He added:
In February, Harrogate Borough Council granted an application by Leeds-based developer Bates & Hemingborough to demolish the building.
The plans had been put on hold in December after the council asked for safety documents, which were later provided, addressing how the demolition would impact the adjacent St Andrew’s Church.
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