A former carpet and curtains shop in Richmond could be converted to offices.

The Crown Soft Furnishings store in Rosemary Lane closed earlier this year and solicitors Hodgson and Mortimer, which already occupy the neighbouring Rosemary House, have applied for planning permission for the conversion.

The development would see the ground floor turned into a property sales area with the solicitors, who also have premises in Duke Street, Darlington, housed upstairs.

The application is likely to be determined by Richmondshire district council officers under delegated powers.