A PUBLIC consultation over plans to develop a former bowling alley in Harrogate into a hotel, will take place on January 5.

Members of the public are invited to view and discuss plans at the Tap & Spile pub, in Tower Street, between 3pm and 7pm.

Leeds based developer Gregory Projects will submit a planning application on January 17 with proposals to transform the disused site into a four-storey, 78 bedroom hotel including restaurant and gym.