Building in major York street set to be transformed

Plans to convert 4-7 Parliament Street into Mansley Serviced Apartments have been approved by York Council.

The company’s website stated it would provide visitors with accommodation featuring state-of-the-art design, self-catering convenience and world-class service.

Council planning officers stated signs proposed as part of the conversion were considered acceptable for the city centre location.

It comes after the conversion of the Parliament Street building from a shop to tourist accommodation was first approved in 2021.

Mansley’s website stated the York site would boast fully-equipped kitchen facilities, en-suite bathrooms and a rooftop garden.

The company stated: “You’ll find no better base from which to explore the cobbled streets of York.

“Travel no more than 10-minutes to the city’s famous landmarks – the Minster, Christmas markets or medieval Shambles.”

Mansley offers accommodation in five UK cities, including York.

It has aparthotels in Mayfair and Kensington in London, Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, two sites in Cheltenham and one in Inverness.

The company caters to both family and business travellers.

Plans approved by the council are set to see signs featuring its branding installed on the outside of the Parliament Street building.