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Bishop Auckland market place holiday lets approved
The Auckland Project has received the go-ahead from the council for three self-contained short-term holiday flats at Roper House, Market Place.
Plans include minor changes to the building’s interior and exterior, which is listed as Grade II.
It also includes small changes to the car park and the installation of new entrance gates.
Currently vacant, the 342-square-metre site will not increase in size, with the three proposed flats utilising the existing floorspace.
Provision for three existing car spaces will be retained, with proposals for three additional bike spaces.
Durham County Council gave the green light for the development on February 19.
It must only be used for commercial holiday purposes only and no single let can exceed 31 days.
Holiday lets will also have to maintain an occupancy record for Local Planning Authority inspections.