TURNING a basement bin storage area into a one bed flat would be “of great benefit” to the city centre, according to a developer.
8 Duke Street, at the junction with Piccadilly in Bradford city centre, is a Grade II listed former solicitors’ office.
Much of the building has recently been converted into apartments.
Now a planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council by a Mr Choudry to turn a bin storage area in the basement into a new one bed flat.
The application says the space is unused, as a courtyard area in the building is now used to store bins instead, as “residents find this easier to use.”
Although at basement level, the space does have windows.
8 Duke Street - which has recently been converted into flats (Image: T&A)
The application says: “We feel the development has been well considered and that it would be of great benefit to the Bradford City Centre Conservation Area.
“The building will provide a building which compliments the regeneration of the Bradford Town Centre Conservation Area.
“We would hope the proposal will stimulate economic activity through the creation of equality environment.”
A decision on the application is expected in September.
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