Plans have been submitted to convert the disused Church of St Mary on Harlow Terrace in Harrogate into seven homes and office space.
The homes would have either two or three bedrooms and 9 car parking spaces would be added.
The grade II* listed Gothic building was built in 1916 but has structural problems.
Mineral felt in the roof is leaking and the stone is deteriorating. It was designed by renowned architect Sir Walter Tapper.
In October 2020 it was placed on Historic England’s ‘At Risk’ register.
Previous plans
A different application to convert the church into office space was granted by Harrogate Borough Council in 2017 but it never materialised.
Shaw and Jagger Architects bought the church in November 2018 with the intention of turning part of the church into its offices with a business partner.
These plans were approved in 2020 but building work did not start.
The latest proposals for the church still include office space intended for the architect firm, but most of the building would now be turned into housing.
The council will decide on the plans at a later date.
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