Harrogate Borough Council has approved plans to convert space above shops on Cambridge Street into apartments.
Aegon Property Income Fund lodged the proposal to create five flats on the upper floors of 6-14 Cambridge Street.
The ground floor of the properties is currently occupied by the Card Factory and two empty units which were formerly the Phone Doctor and Smiggle. For many years the site was home to Carphone Warehouse.
Under the proposal, the upper floors would be converted into three one-bedroom and two two-bedroom apartments.
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The developer said the flats would be designed with “modern living” in mind. They will be open plan and include dining and kitchen arrangements.
In documents submitted to the council, the developer said:
“The site is in a highly sustainable location within the town centre, accessible by a range of sustainable modes of transport including train and bus as well as walking and cycling.
“The proposal creates additional accommodation within the town centre which will help to contribute to an improved range and distribution of housing and will increase activity in the town centre beyond the normal working day leading to greater natural ‘surveillance’ through a more vibrant after work environment.”
