When York employer is leaving building set to be 'brought into modern era'
37 Tanner Row (Image: Splendid Hotels Ltd)
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The date that a York employer is going to close its office has been announced ahead of the building's transformation.
Historic England's lease on its Yorkshire office in 37 Tanner Row is ending in August 2027.
A spokesperson for the heritage body said it was searching for a new home following the Grade II-listed building's sale.
It follows the approval of plans to convert the building into a 38-bedroom hotel.
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The building was put up for sale in 2023 and marketed by property firm Dove Haigh Philips at an asking price of £2.7m.
York Council approved plans to convert the building in July.
Splendid Hotels Ltd is taking over the site and turning it into a sister hotel of The Grand which it also operates.
The company owns and operates 24 properties across the country including for brands such as Accor, Hilton, IHG and Marriott.
Construction on 37 Tanner Row took place between 1852 and 1855 and it originally operated as The George Hotel.
The Tanner Row hotel is set to be a sister site to The Grand (pictured) (Image: Pic supplied)
North Eastern Railway bought it in 1899 and turned it into offices which the building has housed since.
The conversion will see the building's office rooms turned into hotel suites and bathroom 'pods' installed in those lacking washing facilities.
A reception area is planned on the ground floor and back-of-house facilities including linen washing and staff areas going in the basement.
Plans stated the project aimed to preserve the building's heritage while updating it for contemporary use and removing outdated and unsightly features.
The application stated: "The proposed renovations of the listed building at 37 Tanner Row represents a thoughtful and respectful approach to preserving its historical significance while bringing the site into the modern era.
"The interior of the building has been subject to substantial alteration over its history, with loss of the original hotel bedroom and ancillary spaces plan form.
"Proposed interventions provide modern fit-for purpose accommodation which are sympathetic to the existing fabric.
"By maintaining the building’s architectural integrity and making sympathetic alterations, the development will serve as an exemplar of how heritage buildings can be revitalised for future generations without detracting from their original charm and significance.
"Approval of this proposal will ensure this will remain a valued part of the local architectural landscape."
Historic England's spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the body is keeping staff working there informed regularly and supporting them ahead of the closure.