A former HSBC branch in Chipping Norton has been put on the market for £1.8m with planning permission to convert the site into a boutique hotel.
The property at 18–19 Market Place comprises two adjacent four-storey buildings totalling 11,342 sq ft and includes a large rear garden.
Built in the late 19th Century for Midland Bank, the premises were vacated by HSBC in 2017.
Planning permission granted in 2020 allows for a 31-room hotel with restaurant, excavation of the garden, internal reconfiguration and landscaping.
A certificate of lawful use confirmed in 2024 ensures the consent remains extant. An earlier approval for a rear office extension also adds to the site’s redevelopment potential.
The property sits within Chipping Norton’s conservation area and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Alternative uses such as serviced apartments, short-stay accommodation, food and drink outlets, retail or leisure are also considered possible, subject to planning.
The freehold site is being marketed by Watling Real Estate.
