140-room hotel proposed for city centre

Evans Property Group in partnership with Dakota Hotels has submitted a planning application for a new hotel at the Northern House site which will form part of ongoing regeneration of Rougier Street in York city centre.

The Dakota would include around 140 rooms, a bar, dining areas, and top floor room terraces. Dual access would be provided from Rougier Street and Tanner’s Moat.

Around 120 new jobs would be created in the operation of the hotel.

The existing Northern House site would be replaced by the hotel, which would include solar panels and air source heat pumps.

Marc Banks from Evans Property Group said: “A new Dakota at the Northern House site will help to transform this vacant building, create around 120 new jobs, and contribute to the regeneration of Rougier Street. 

“We have been encouraged by feedback received from a range of city stakeholders with feedback informing the planning submission.”

Andrew Ovenstone from Dakota Hotels added: “We are excited to reach this milestone and we believe Dakota will add another choice of hotel, complementing the excellent hospitality offer in the city centre.”

A planning decision on the proposal is expected next year.