A former office building in Leamington Spa could be transformed into three residential apartments under newly submitted plans.

The development, located on the corner of Highfield Terrace and Rugby Road, comprises a three-storey semi-detached property, 1 Highfield House.

The planning application states: "Whilst not listed, it is situated within the Leamington Spa Conservation Area and is an attractive brick-built Victorian building."

According to the planning application, the scheme has been designed to offer a "high quality living environment for future residents.

Proposed basement plans (image via planning application)

The application states: "Every habitable room is served by at least one primary window offering outlook and maximising natural light into the space."

Highfield House is located within the Leamington Spa Conservation Area, but the proposal makes no external alterations to the building, which the planning documents states means will not impact the historic character and appearance of the area.

Proposed ground floor plans (image via planning application)

When the applicant purchased the property in 1987, it was an off-licence and dwelling and has since being converted to an offic

The planning documents conclude approval "should be granted", due to the alignment with local and national planning requirements and the application representation of a "sustainable and beneficial reuse of a vacant building." 

View the full plans here.

Proposed first and second floor plans (image via planning application)