Flats set to be built next to music venue

PLANS to create flats in a building next to a popular live music venue are set to be approved, despite 214 letters of objection.

The scheme would turn the former Crescent Day Nursery in York – next to the Crescent Community Venue – into four apartments.

Since the application was submitted, the developers have said the flats will be holiday lets rather than homes.

Planning officials recommend the scheme be approved by York Council next Thursday.

But a report says residents are worried people in the flats will complain about noise from the Crescent and it could risk the music venue being closed.

National campaign group the Music Venues Trust has also objected to the plans, as well as three city councillors and the Micklegate ward planning panel.