Consent given for aparthotel in prominent city centre property

Plans have been approved to repurpose the upper floors of a prominent building in York city centre into an aparthotel.

Proposals for 4-6 Parliament Street were put forward by York property companies Grantside and North Star, following the acquisition of the building last year.

The rejuvenation of the building also includes improvements and a reconfiguration of the ground and basement levels of the building, which is currently occupied by The Vintage Store. Previously it was home to New Look.

York-based Architects Vincent & Brown designed the remodelling of the 15,530 sq ft building which will now include separate entrances for the retail and accommodation and will feature remodelling of the upper floors into an aparthotel, as well as a new core for circulation and external amenity space.

Steve Davis, CEO of Grantside, said: “This approval will enable us to provide a new sustainable long-term future for this fantastic building, as well as creating high-quality visitor accommodation in this great location.

“For many years the upper floors have been underused and these plans will maximise the benefits this important street in the heart of York.”

Grantside was established in 1993 and has delivered over £750m worth of real estate across the UK.