Cafe Bar & Charity Base Under Threat From Apartments Plan

A cafe bar and charity base in Market Harborough are under threat after plans were announced to create new apartments in the town centre.

Owner of the former Post Office building on St Mary’s Road, occupied by Louisa’s Place, wants to convert it and the neighbouring building used by HFT, a charity which supports people with learning disabilities, into nine apartments.

A planning application for the change of use of the buildings into five, one-bedroom and four, two bedroom apartments has been lodged with Harborough District Council.

A document submitted with the application reads: “The owner of the site has recently reviewed their options and considers the conversion of the property to a series of residential apartments presents the most effective use of this town-centre site.”

Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of the opposition at the District Council, told Hfm it is vital the council’s Planning Committee considers the application:

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