New boutique hotel to open in Ilkley on site of former electronics store

A former electronics story is set to be turned into a boutique hotel in Ilkley

The former electronics store, 4 Cowpasture Road, was the subject of an application by Andrew Asquith, submitted this summer.

It called for the shop and its upper floors to be converted into an eight bedroom hotel in the centre of the town.

Now the application has been approved by planning officers.

The application said: “The building has not been well maintained for a number of years and is in need of investment to prevent it falling into further disrepair.

“The front of the building will be retained and refurbished. This development will enhance and preserve the existing character of the building frontage on to Cowpasture Road. It should be noted that the alterations to the shopfront reinstates the original design.”

The plans have been altered from the original scheme – which would have seen a 10 room hotel created, with an extension to the rear of the building.

The extension has been reduced in size after concerns were raised by neighbours and Ilkley Town Council.

Approving the plans, Council planning officers said: “The proposal would bring people into the area who would in turn help to sustain the local economy and support other local shops and services.

“The proposal will bring the building back into use and will improve the appearance of the building which in turn will ensure its long term survival.”

----------------

Support The Yorkshire Post and become a subscriber today.

Your subscription will help us to continue to bring quality news to the people of Yorkshire. In return, you'll see fewer ads on site, get free access to our app and receive exclusive members-only offers.

So, please - if you can - pay for our work. Just £5 per month is the starting point. If you think that which we are trying to achieve is worth more, you can pay us what you think we are worth. By doing so, you will be investing in something that is becoming increasingly rare. Independent journalism that cares less about right and left and more about right and wrong. Journalism you can trust.

Thank you

James Mitchinson