Former offices in Harborough set to be converted into flats

The large building at 34, Northampton Road was originally built in the 19th century as a home for the Symington family, owners of the town’s corset factory.

Now it will become accommodation again - with the main building converted into seven apartments.

A further three new detached homes will be built on the site, with access onto Walcot Road.

Tuesday night’s district council planning committee backed the plan unanimously.

Cllr Amanda Nunn said: “It brings an unused building back into use.”