Consent secured to turn former city hotel back into homes

Consent secured to turn former city hotel back into homesPlanning permission has been granted to turn the former Mount Royale hotel in York city centre back into family homes.Revised plans were submitted to the council last year by site owners Oakgate Group.Redevelopment proposals include conversion of the historic building back into two large family homes and reinstating their original house names of Daresbury and Beech Villas.In addition, the masterplan includes two new contemporary homes within the walled grounds.The property had been in commercial hospitality use since 1967 when 119 The Mount was converted into a hotel, before it was expanded to include No 117 The Mount in 1978.The Grand Villas were originally built in 1834 and occupied as family homes until becoming a hotel. The hotel later fell into decline and was closed in 2022.Richard France, managing director of Oakgate, said: “Our vision for this important site is to restore its historical features, being sensitive to its Grade II listed status, and give it a sustainable future.“We have worked hard with the City of York Council to develop sympathetic plans, and we are pleased to have now secured permission.”