The Environment Agency has urged people in Pannal and Burn Bridge to act now to avoid the impact of flooding.
The government agency issued a flood warning for areas alongside the River Crimple at 4.14am this morning.
Flood warnings are more severe than flood alerts and indicate flooding is imminent.
It said:
“River levels are rising rapidly on the River Nidd due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet.
“Areas most at risk include properties on Station Road, Malthouse Lane and Crimple Meadows. Further rainfall is expected throughout the day.
“Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation.”
A less severe flood alert has been issued for the Upper Nidd Catchment area (see above).
Rain is predicted all day before drier weather tomorrow.
The Environment Agency said:
“Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.”
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What to do if you get a flood warning
This is the Environment Agency advice.
A flood warning means you need to act: flooding is expected. You should do all the actions for a flood alert, but also:
- move vehicles to higher ground if it’s safe to do so
- move family and pets to safety
- move important items upstairs or to a safe place in your property, starting with cherished items and valuables, then furniture and furnishings
- turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if it’s safe to do so; never touch an electrical switch if you’re standing in water
- if you have property protection products such as flood barriers, or air brick covers, use them now
- keep track of the latest flood risk situation
Burglars made off with a number of expensive items after breaking into a home in Burn Bridge.
Police in Harrogate today appealed for information about the crime, which took place at a house on Westminster Crescent.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
“Between 9:30am on Thursday 17 August and 3pm on Sunday 20 August somebody entered the property and stole a number of high-value items.”
The statement urged anyone who saw anything suspicious or has information about the incident to email Jonathan.Cleary@northyorkshire.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2, and ask for PC Jonathan Cleary.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12230156838.
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Historic 17th century Harrogate farmhouse put up for sale
A Grade-II listed former Harrogate farmhouse which dates back to the 17th century has been put up for sale.
Dacre, Son and Hartley is marketing Bilton Grove Farm, on Hill Foot Lane near Burn Bridge, for offers over £850,000.
The property, which is thought to originate from the mid-17th century, offers two reception rooms and three bedrooms, and adjoins an extensive range of outbuildings.
They include stone stables, a barn, garages and storerooms that extend to approximately 10,500 sq ft.
Offers on the property are being accepted until midday on Friday, July 28.
Sophie Tillisch, branch manager at Dacre, Son & Hartley’s Harrogate office, said:
“Opportunities like this in Harrogate’s exclusive south side neighbourhoods, close to the villages of Pannal and Burn Bridge, the local railway station and the A61, are very rare.
“Subject to the relevant planning consents, Bilton Grove Farm, with its extensive range of outbuildings and delightful south facing paddocks, could be transformed into an exceptional home, or a range of bespoke dwellings.
“As a result, this opportunity is already attracting plenty of interest from local developers and individuals.”
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Have your say on new development plan for Pannal and Burn Bridge
A six-week consultation on a neighbourhood plan which will guide development in Pannal and Burn Bridge is underway.
The consultation is the last chance for local people to have their say on how the area around the two villages will be shaped going forward.
The Pannal and Burn Bridge Neighbourhood Plan, which was drawn up by the local parish council shortly after it was created in 2016, is the first such document sent out for consultation by the new North Yorkshire Council.
If approved, it will be considered alongside in all future planning applications — although it can be overruled.
It has already been the subject of local surveys – but this new consultation is the last before it goes for independent examination.
Those surveys aimed to ensure the plan reflects aspirations and concerns and showed that green area conservation was a prime factor, along with the need to address traffic pollution and parking congestion around the school.
Pannal and Burn Bridge Parish Council chair Howard West said:
“We realise the villages need to grow, but we trust that any future development will be in keeping with the local area.
“We want to retain and cherish the rural character of our villages while still catering for our future employment and residential needs. Village protection is at the heart of this plan and we urge people to make sure they have had their say.”
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North Yorkshire Council’s Conservative executive member for open to business, Cllr Derek Bastiman (pictured above), said:
“Neighbourhood plans are an important part of the planning process, allowing communities to help shape their area and therefore guide future developments.
“North Yorkshire Council has to consult on the plan the parish council has submitted and we are calling on people to express their views before it goes for final examination.”
The consultation runs until Wednesday, May 31. The documents and comment forms are available here and representations can be submitted online.
Alternatively, the comment form can be downloaded and comments sent to PlanPolicy.har@northyorks.gov.uk or Planning Policy, North Yorkshire Council, PO Box 787, Harrogate HG1 9RW.
Updates and information on earlier stages of preparing the plan can be found here.