UK: Eco Property Development Global has submitted plans to Lancaster City Council to convert a former dentist’s practice into a 13-unit aparthotel.
Mayo House, located on the corner of Dallas Road and Meeting House Lane, was previously occupied by MyDentist. The building has sat vacant since 1 July 2023.
The proposed change of use calls for an aparthotel with 13 one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and working space, suitable for short stays.
HPA Architects said in the planning application: “At Mayo House, the operator plans to provide some reception/management presence on site for some of the day, but the main administration office and out-of-hours reception will be provided from their office on Wheatfield Street which is a block away. An on-site office and staff facilities are provided in the basement at Mayo House.
“The model is similar to one used by other aparthotel operators such as Premier Suites, Sonder or Marlin Apartments. There are also similar existing examples in Lancaster.
“The building has been divided in such a way to work within the constraints of the existing spaces. The only proposed external amendments to Mayo House are on the south elevation to the car park only and will be minor in nature (eg. moving a door position to provide a new rear entrance/fire exit and altering the lean-to extensions).”
A decision is expected to be made on the application by 10th Sep 2024.
