Whitby Art Cafe Conversion to Residential Flat Approved by Council

Hey, guess what I just read? That art gallery and café in Whitby will become a flat. The council approved David Reece’s plan. It’s about The Art Café on Flowergate. It’s a Grade II listed building, so it matters.

Flowergate is an old street. It goes from Pannett Park to the Swing Bridge. Whitby Town Council liked the idea. The people who protect old buildings agreed too. They checked if it would hurt the building’s history.

Someone added an extension in the seventies. Changes will only happen in that part. The inside isn’t really old, said the inspectors. So, the changes won’t mess up original features.

The owners want to show art in the shop window. This keeps Flowergate lively. They want more people to live there permanently, not just visit. They said the changes are small. These won’t damage the building’s historical value.

Three small walls will come down. These walls separated the kitchen and bathroom.

The council said yes, with rules. The rules are about design and materials. They wanted to ensure everything suits the building. That’s all the news I have for you.