Plans to convert Grade II listed offices to residential use

Thirlestaine Hall in Cheltenham could be transformed into a hotel or care home

Article posted: 30 Mar 2011

The former headquarter offices of Chelsea Building Society in Gloucestershire are being marketed by King Sturge’s Bristol office with a view to converting the Grade II listed property into homes, a hotel or care home.

Thirlestaine Hall is an impressive Victorian building built in 1855 with 77,220 sq ft of modern extensions including office space close to Cheltenham town centre. Now owned by Yorkshire Building Society, which merged with Chelsea Building Society in 2009, the property has recently been the subject of discussion over its future development.

Acting for Yorkshire Building Society, King Sturge’s Bristol Planning team has successfully agreed a Concept Statement with Cheltenham Borough Council which will guide the future of Thirlestaine Hall.

Although the Councils planning policies are very restrictive and sought to retain the existing office use, following prolonged discussions and submission of comprehensive package of information, King Sturge were able to demonstrate that the existing use is no longer viable and that alternative uses including residential, hotel, care home and or senior living would deliver a beneficial economic use whilst protecting the listed building and its seven acres of grounds.

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Posted by Jules