Plans to convert a car workshop in York into an art studio have been approved.
City of York Council has approved Carve Architecture’s plans to turn the garage, in Darnborough Street near Nunnery Lane, into a space with up to three studios.
The application stated it came as the workshop’s owners were preparing to retire and sell the building which would be given a vibrant and modern use by the development.
A council report on the plans stated one objection had been lodged from a neighbour concerned about overlooking, while one neutral comment and another in support were also received.
Plans for the building include removing the garage’s existing asbestos roof and installing a new one at a higher level.
The new roof would house three new windows to capture light coming from the north.
An air source heat pump would be installed along with other features designed to bring it up to modern standards.
Plans stated the development would put an end to noise and odours from cars travelling in and out of the building.
Along with the objection due to overlooking concerns, one comment said the proposed development seemed like a huge upgrade compared to the current building.
It added it would be a pleasant addition to the community.
Another said the current unit was an eyesore and the design was well thought through and sympathetic to the area.