A builder is hoping to develop one of Darlington's yards into six flats.
Grahame Yarrow has applied to Darlington Borough Council to create the one and two-bedroomed properties in the Old British School Yard, off Skinnergate, in the town centre.
It would include refurbishing a flat above Le Tiffin coffee shop and extending the building to the rear.
The yard is within the conservation area, but a council spokesman said it was in keeping with the Local Plan, which encourages the redevelopment of town centre areas.
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