Former village bank to become dental practice

A former bank in York is set to be converted into a large dental practice under recently-approved plans.

The scheme would see the empty building in York's Heslington Village, which was home to a Barclays bank branch until 2020, turned into the Heslington Dental Practice

The development would house five surgeries, two consultation rooms and office space, according to a City of York Council report.

Heslington Parish Council said it feared the plan would create extra traffic and fewer parking spaces. However, a council report stated the dental practice would be a car-free operation.

As part of the redevelopment an extension is to be built on the back of the building in the existing rear courtyard.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, changes planned for the front of the building include replacing its tile cladding with brickwork and removing existing vertical sash windows.

Cycle racks for patients and staff at the back of the building are also planned.

A council report said the conversion would fit in with neighbouring buildings and help preserve the character of the area.

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