Scarborough's former Durham Hotel pub set to be converted into flats
A former pub in Scarborough could be turned into residential flats if plans are approved by North Yorkshire Council.
The ground floor of the former Durham Hotel pub in the town’s North Bay area is set to be turned into flats as part of a proposal submitted by Thomas Atkinson.
Submitted plans state that the change of use would provide much-needed accommodation in the centre of Scarborough and would not harm the conservation area, as no external alterations have been proposed to the front of the property.
Six flats currently exist on the first and second floors of the building at 44-46 North Marine Road.
The watering hole has been closed for more than four years, according to the applicant, who said that the ground floor would accommodate a two-bed and a one-bed flat, both of which would have their own entrances using doors facing North Marine Road.
The inhabitants of the flats would also have access to a separate rear yard.
There are currently six trading pubs within half a mile of the application site, plans state.
The applicant said: “No financial figures were available at the point of sale; however, in the current financial climate in this country, it is no longer viable to run this establishment as a pub.”
No separate parking provision has been proposed, and the scheme states that there is suitable on-street parking available.
“In order to preserve the overall street scene and minimise the impact of any new development, the applicant proposes that this proposal would easily fit into the footprint of the existing boundaries of the property, which is designed not to create any frontage external changes whatsoever.”
North Yorkshire Council has not set a date for deciding on the application, which is currently open to representations from members of the public.