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North Yorkshire Council Approves Wider Housing Development Near Boroughbridge

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A proposed development for land south of Chapel Hill has been unanimously backed by members of North Yorkshire Council's Harrogate and Knaresborough area planning committee, as part of a wider housing development on land known as Stump Cross. The application, which was part of a first phase of 256 homes approved in 2022, has faced concerns from Boroughbridge Town Council and 13 local residents over the impact on local infrastructure and green spaces. However, planning officers recommended that the latest application be granted planning permission, and the development will include 78 affordable dwellings.

Key Takeaways:

  • The development will include 78 affordable dwellings, including one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses.
  • The development's design features good gaps and spaces between dwellings, landscaping, and a trim trail that serves as a public health facility for local residents.
  • Coun Paul Haslam welcomed the edible garden in the plans, describing it as a "marvellous idea."
  • Coun John Mann highlighted the well-designed scheme, landscaping, and trim trail as notable features.
  • Coun Matt Walker called for the developer's contribution of over £1m towards local education provision to be made as soon as possible.
  • Stump Cross is a former poultry farm site that will be redeveloped to include a wider housing development.
  • The development has faced concerns from Boroughbridge Town Council and 13 local residents over local infrastructure and green spaces.

Statistics:

  • 256 homes were approved in the first phase of the development in 2022.
  • The development includes 78 affordable dwellings.
  • Over £1m will be contributed towards local education provision.
  • 13 local residents objected to the development.

Sources:

  • North Yorkshire Council's Harrogate and Knaresborough area planning committee's meeting on Tuesday (August 26)
  • Boroughbridge Town Council's concerns over the impact on local infrastructure and green spaces
  • Locals' objections to the development
  • Coun Robert Windass' comments on the need to "build out" the site
  • Coun Paul Haslam's welcome of the edible garden in the plans
  • Coun John Mann's praise for the development's design and landscaping
  • Coun Matt Walker's call for the developer's contribution towards local education provision

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