A POPULAR bed and breakfast in Llandudno looks set to cease operation after plans for its full conversion into a residential property were approved.

Between The Bays, at Gloddaeth Avenue, offers six en suite bedrooms, across three storeys, with five of these rooms currently let out for six months a year.

Solely run by Tracey McLaren and her husband, the B&B has previously won awards for its service and its popularity with visitors.

It is rated the best guest house in Llandudno on TripAdvisor, with a rating of 5 stars based on more than 600 reviews - including loyal customers who often return.

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However, owing to the couple’s wish to retire, a planning application to change the site’s use was submitted earlier this year.

These plans have now been approved by Conwy County Borough Council’s planning committee, and should see the business cease operation.

In a planning statement, Mrs McLaren has previously said: “This is our permanent home.

“My husband and I have run the guest house by ourselves with no additional staff.

“We are now approaching retirement age and would like to continue living in our home.”

Planning to change the use of the building to residential was previously granted in 2009, and the much-loved bed and breakfast will be sorely missed.