Former York malthouse building to be transformed into office development

A former malthouse building in the centre of York is set to be converted into Grade A office space under new proposed plans.

Developer North Star, working alongside Crescent Developments (York), has lodged a planning application with City of York Council for the development at 9 The Crescent near the city’s railway station.

Comprising 32,400 sq ft, the scheme aims to meet a growing demand for office facilities in the city centre.

A spokesperson for North Star commented: “We have already had significant interest from rail industry companies who want Grade A office space close to the Railway Station, in the heart of York.

“Despite the current Covid situation, there is demand for high quality, well designed and spacious offices in the right location. This is a major investment in York and is a vote of confidence in the city’s future.”

Charles Storr, economy and enterprise manager at Make it York, added: “Even in these uncertain times, we strongly believe that there is a pressing need for Grade A new offices in York City Centre.

“Much of the old office accommodation has become outdated and has been repurposed for other uses which has resulted in lack of new office space for both local companies wishing to expand and businesses looking to relocate to York.

“These proposals will build on the confidence in York City centre over recent times, following progress on York Central, planned improvements to the railway station area and other major investments in York.”

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