A York tyre sales shop faces an uncertain future.

Plans have been submitted to City of York Council to convert PW Tyres at 36-38 Holgate into three homes.

However, the operators of the business told the Press today that the business remains open and "won't be closing until 2023 at the very earliest."

If approved the work would include internal and external alterations to part replace existing glazed shop front, with infill brick work, new fenestration, external doors and new sash windows throughout.

The applicants, Mr and Mrs Fell, seek to create three two-bed properties on the 0.04ha site.

The planning application says the premises contains a tyre repair and installation business.

A report prepared for council planning staff says the ground floor contains a shop and reception area, with store and workshop across the rest of the grounds and first floor. To the back is further outdoor and storage space.

The front features hardstanding used for parking.

The report continued: “The building is currently in a poor state of repair and appearance.”

The application said 36 and 38 would be separated, with 36 a larger dwelling.

The conversion would be attractive in design to suit the appearance of the York Central Historic Core.

The application concluded: “The changes represent an improvement to the current appearance of the property which is tired and deteriorating in quality.”