PERMISSION is being sought to convert former bank premises in High Bentham to mixed retail and residential accommodation.

A prior approval application has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council for the former Barclays at 18 Main Street for mixed retail on the ground floor and flats on the upper floors.

Other applications recently validated by the council include: Change of position of existing overhead service cable at Lower Hardacre House, High Bentham, to facilitate a property extension; erection of a detached double garage, and demolition of outbuilding, at Mart Farm, Haw Grove, Hellifield; erection of single storey side and rear extension including front porch and formation of vehicular gated access and associated works at 17 Spencer Close, Cross Hills.