A developer behind a controversial proposal to build 217 homes in Harrogate has said it “remains fully committed” to the site.
Persimmon Homes saw its plan for Kingsley Drive rejected by Harrogate Borough Council last month.
Residents lodged 388 objections to the scheme and offered none in favour.
The Stray Ferret asked Persimmon whether it intended to appeal the application or submit fresh proposals for Kingsley Drive.
A spokesperson said:
“We remain fully committed to the Kingsley Drive site and are still considering our options.”
Residents ‘remain vigilant’
The Kingsley ward area will eventually see more than 600 homes built, including developments at Granby Farm and 149 homes on Kingsley Road.
Persimmon’s plan to build 217 homes was rejected by councillors after authority officials said the application was “not considered acceptable”.
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The site is allocated for housing under the council’s Harrogate district Local Plan 2014-35, which outlines development in the district until 2035.
But although the principle of development has been established, council officers had concerns about overdevelopment and inadequate information on surface water drainage and noise.
Authority officials also said in a report that the number of homes on the site was above the 173 allocated in the local plan.
John Hansard, who lives in the area, previously told the Stray Ferret that residents were aware that the plan could come back following last month’s rejection.
He said:
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel“It was a good result and I am pleased about that. It does give us a bit of breathing space.
“My only concern is that they [the developer] will appeal. I think that we need to look into that.
“I think we need to remain vigilant.”
A very good morning to you and welcome back once again to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Connor with you once again today, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train. Also let me know if you have any updates for our petrol stations.
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9am – Full Update
That is all from me this morning. I do hope you have found the updates helpful today. I am heading over to the news desk now but will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
- Spar BP on North Street, Ripon out of petrol and diesel – expecting delivery today
- Ripon’s Morrisons petrol stations on Harrogate Road and on the supermarket site have all pumps serving diesel and petrol
Roads
The A59 York Road near Kirk Hammerton looks to be particularly busy this morning already with what seems to be road works in the area.
Skipton Road, Knaresborough Road and Wetherby Road also look to be busy this morning on our traffic system in Harrogate.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 9.23am Harrogate to Leeds service is now expected at 9.27am
- The 8.06am Knaresborough to Leeds service is now expected at 8.53am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8.30am – Full Update
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
- Spar BP on North Street, Ripon out of petrol and diesel – expecting delivery today
- Ripon’s Morrisons petrol stations on Harrogate Road and on the supermarket site have all pumps serving diesel and petrol
Roads
The A59 York Road near Kirk Hammerton looks to be particularly busy this morning already with what seems to be road works in the area.
Skipton Road, Knaresborough Road and Wetherby Road also look to be busy this morning on our traffic system in Harrogate.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 9.23am Harrogate to Leeds service is now expected at 9.27am
- The 8.06am Knaresborough to Leeds service is now expected at 8.53am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
- Spar BP on North Street, Ripon out of petrol and diesel – expecting delivery today
- Ripon’s Morrisons petrol stations on Harrogate Road and on the supermarket site have all pumps serving diesel and petrol
Roads
The A59 York Road near Kirk Hammerton looks to be particularly busy this morning already with what seems to be road works in the area.
Skipton Road, Knaresborough Road and Ripon Road also look to be busy this morning on our traffic system in Harrogate.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 7.51am Harrogate to York service is now expected at 8.03am
- The 7.37am Knaresborough to Leeds service is now expected at 8.23am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
- Spar BP on North Street, Ripon out of petrol and diesel – expecting delivery today
- Ripon’s Morrisons petrol stations on Harrogate Road and on the supermarket site have all pumps serving diesel and petrol
Roads
The A59 York Road near Kirk Hammerton looks to be particularly busy this morning already with what seems to be road works in the area
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 7.42am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is now expected at 7.54am
- The 7.51am Harrogate to York service is now expected at 8am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
- Spar BP on North Street, Ripon out of petrol and diesel – expecting delivery today
- Ripon’s Morrisons petrol stations on Harrogate Road and on the supermarket site have all pumps serving diesel and petrol
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road. Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage World is also likely to be busy with temporary lights in place.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Petrol stations
- Shell on Ripon Road, Harrogate running a reduced service with some pumps out of use
- Coop on Ripon Road, Harrogate remains closed with all pumps out of use
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road. Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage World is also likely to be busy with temporary lights in place.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- All trains on Harrogate, Knaresborough, Leeds and York lines running on time
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
A woman from Harrogate has spoken of her shock at discovering there was a hand grenade in her garden today.
Sandra Warburton’s family home on Gordon Avenue, in Bilton, became the centre of a police operation today when the explosive device was found.
The house has been in Ms Warburton’s family for 60 years but it was only today, the day after she sold it to her daughter, that the grenade was discovered.
Ms Warburton, who received a call from her son-in-law this morning saying he’d found the device, said she was shocked and bewildered. She added:
“It could have been there when we were little”.
Her son-in-law contacted North Yorkshire Police, which quickly responded by placing a cordon on the street and giving nearby residents the option to evacuate.
Two bomb disposal experts arrived just after 1.15pm and were able to safely remove the device and leave, along with other police officers, about 30 minutes later.
Ms Warburton said:
“These things just don’t happen. My son-in-law that found it this morning, he just rang and said someone was on their way to deal with it. He was moving all sorts of things around and he found it in the garden.
“But they’ve found it and said it was fine now. I just can’t believe it.”
Read more:
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- Harrogate to get second Christmas market
Police cordoned off three streets in Bilton after the discovery on Gordon Avenue, just off Bilton Lane, late this morning.
A police statement said:
Police cordon lifted after hand grenade discovered in Harrogate“Police evacuated a small number of houses whilst the Ministry of Defence made an assessment on the device.
“The MoD recovered the device and the cordon is now lifted.”
A Harrogate street has returned to normality after bomb squad officers dealt with a hand grenade in a garden.
Police cordoned off three streets in Bilton after the discovery on Gordon Avenue, just off Bilton Lane, late this morning.
A bomb disposal unit from the Ministry of Defence rushed to the street, which is between Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School and Bilton Cricket Club.
The team departed at about 1.40pm and the police cordon was lifted and people allowed to return to their homes.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“An explosive device was found by a member of the public in their garden at a property on Gordon Avenue today.
“Police evacuated a small number of houses whilst the MOD made an assessment on the device.
“The MOD recovered the device and the cordon is now lifted.”
Read more:
- Police cordon off Harrogate streets after ‘bomb discovery’
- Overnight road closures on A1(M) near Harrogate
A resident on Gordon Avenue told the Stray Ferret about the “mad moment” police knocked on their door.
The resident, who requested anonymity, was evacuated at around 12.30pm, said:
“This is obviously not something that happens everyday, it is quite mad really. Definitely rare for Harrogate.
“We saw that the police were on the street. The next minute the officers were knocking on my door.
“They said that they had called in the bomb squad because the neighbour had found a bomb.
“Not everyone was evacuated, just the residents who live quite close by. Police were quick to get people away.”
Police cordon off Harrogate streets after ‘bomb discovery’Police have cordoned off three streets in Harrogate after a resident found what they believed to be an unexploded shell in their garden.
Bomb disposal unit from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are currently on the scene.
A small number of houses have been evacuated in the area. There is currently a police cordon and scene guard on Gordon Avenue, Hall Lane and Bilton Lane.
Residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid the area if possible.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“It was found by a member of the public in their garden at a property on Gordon Avenue today.
“Police have evacuated a small number of houses whilst we await the arrival of the MOD to make an assessment on the device.
“A scene guard and cordon is currently in place on Gordon Avenue, Hall Lane and Bilton Lane.”
This is a breaking news story, which we will update as we gather more information. We have sent a reporter to the scene.
Harrogate Pine Marten pub closes for month-long refurbishmentA well known Harrogate pub and restaurant has closed for a month-long refurbishment.
The Pine Marten, on Otley Road near RHS Harlow Carr, closed today and is planning to open again on Saturday, October 30.
When it reopens in October the pub has promised that it will have a “glamorous” new look and feel with its own personality and style.
It will also bring a new feature bar, which will be at the centre of the social space.
Read more:
As well as a new feel for the pub, the owners have also developed a new menu inspired by food trends from across the world, including a new range of small plates.
The pub dates back to the 1820s when it was the original home of Robert Wigglesworth, who created the world’s largest telescope at the time.
The Stray Ferret approached owners Mitchells & Butlers for comment. The company declined to comment but said it would share more information closer to the reopening date.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travelA very good morning to you and welcome back once again to the traffic and travel blog. It’s Connor with you bright and early today, hoping to help you avoid any problems by road or rail.
Give me a call on 01423 276197 or get in touch on social media if you spot anything on the roads or are waiting for a delayed bus or train. Also let me know if you have any updates for our petrol stations.
The morning blogs are brought to you by The HACS Group.
9am – Full Update
Thanks for checking out the traffic and travel blog this morning. I will be back from 6.30am tomorrow, heading over to the news desk now.
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
- Reports of Esso and Morrisons in Ripon currently out of diesel
- Morrisons fuel station in Boroughbridge has petrol and diesel and is busy this morning
- Tesco fuel station on Knaresborough Road has petrol and diesel this morning, not busy
- BP petrol station in Pannal running at half capacity with some pumps closed
Roads
- Skipton Road, busy between Woodfield Road and the Empress Roundabout
- Wetherby Road, busy between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Otley Road, busy between Wharfedale Avenue and Queen’s Road
- Ripon Road, busy between New Park Roundabout and Harrogate Convention Centre
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 8.45am Harrogate to Knaresborough is expected at 8.49am
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8.30am – Full Update
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
- Reports of Esso and Morrisons in Ripon currently out of diesel
- Morrisons fuel station in Boroughbridge has petrol and diesel and is busy this morning
- Tesco fuel station on Knaresborough Road has petrol and diesel this morning, not busy
- BP petrol station in Pannal running at half capacity with some pumps closed
Roads
- Skipton Road, busy between Woodfield Road and the Empress Roundabout
- Wetherby Road, busy between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Otley Road, busy between Wharfedale Avenue and Queen’s Road
- Ripon Road, busy between New Park Roundabout and Harrogate Convention Centre
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 8.45am Harrogate to Knaresborough is expected at 8.49am
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
8am – Full Update
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
- Reports of Esso and Morrisons in Ripon currently out of diesel
- Morrisons fuel station in Boroughbridge has petrol and diesel and is busy this morning
Roads
- Skipton Road, busy between Woodfield Road and the Empress Roundabout
- Wetherby Road, busy between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Otley Road, busy between Wharfedale Avenue and Queen’s Road
- Ripon Road, busy between New Park Roundabout and Harrogate Convention Centre
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7.30am – Full Update
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
- Reports of Esso and Morrisons in Ripon currently out of diesel
Roads
- Skipton Road, busy between Woodfield Road and the Empress Roundabout
- Wetherby Road, busy between Kestrel Roundabout and Hookstone Chase
- Otley Road, busy between Wharfedale Avenue and Queen’s Road
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
7am – Full Update
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road. Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage World is also likely to be busy with temporary lights in place.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Savage Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Market Place West, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
6:30am – Full Update
Petrol stations:
- Coop and Shell petrol stations on Ripon Road, Harrogate remain closed this morning after running out of fuel
- The Dales Market Corner in Pateley Bridge, should have received a delivery of petrol and diesel this morning at 6am
Roads
Otley Road is likely to be particularly busy as work has started on a new cycle route near Harlow Moor Road. Ripon Road near McCarthy’s Storage World is also likely to be busy with temporary lights in place.
Road closures:
- Kingsley Drive, Starbeck – road closure
- Albany Avenue, Bilton – road closure
- Whiteley Yard, Knaresborough, across from The Crown Inn – road closure
- Copgrove Road, Burton Leonard – road closure
- Luncarr Lane, Copt Henwick – road closure from 08:00
- Queen Street, Ripon – road closure
- B6265 Bishopton to Eavestone – road closure. Diversions through Ripon, Glasshouses and Ripley
- Westerns Lane, Markington – road closure
- Main Street to Tanfield Bridge, West Tanfield – road closure
Temporary lights:
- Leadhall Lane in Rossett Green
- Ripon Road in Harrogate, near McCarthy’s Storage World
- Green Lane at the junction with Rossett Avenue
- Otley Road around the junctions for Cold Bath Road and Harlow Moor Road
- Hawthorne Avenue in Hookstone Chase
- Station Bridge in the town centre
- Parliament Terrace in central Harrogate, near Five Guys
- Ripon Road near Co-op petrol station
- Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite
- Thistle Hill, Knaresborough
- Boroughbridge Road, near Farnham Lane
- A59 York Road, near Manse Lane
- Allerton Park Interchange, at the Flaxby junction of the A1(M)
- Bondgate Green, Ripon
Trains
- The 6.41am Harrogate to York service is expected at 6.43am
- The 9.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 9.51am
- The 11.06am Knaresborough to Leeds is expected at 11.52am
Buses
- Harrogate Bus Company is running a reduced timetable due to driver availability. The 36 bus will run every 30 mins between Harrogate & Ripon, and every 15 mins between Harrogate & Leeds.
The MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has weighed in on a plan to demolish the former Dunlopillo offices in Pannal to make way for apartments.
Otley-based developer Quattro Property Group has submitted the plans, which would see the 1961 office block replaced by 48 one-and two-bedroom apartments.
However, Andrew Jones has criticised the plan and said should not have been lodged under the permitted development rights, which the application has been made under.
The proposal has also proved controversial among some residents, one describing the plan as “awful”.
Mr Jones has written Harrogate Borough Council to call for a special planning committee to scrutinise the proposal.
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He has also written to communities secretary, Michael Gove, to ask for him to intervene “should the council’s local planning powers not be sufficient to enable full scrutiny of the application”.
Mr Jones said on his community news website:
“Permitted development rights are to enable positive development and apply in specific circumstances to achieve a specific goal. I do not believe that these rights were introduced for the situation in respect of this development in a semi-rural location.
“Such a significant proposal should go through the normal planning process, be thoroughly appraised by council officers and scrutinised by the councillors at a committee meeting where the public can also have their say.”
The proposal would be split into two blocks, one with four storeys and another with six.
There would also be one car parking space per apartment plus additional spaces for visitors at the back of the building.
Planning consultants Johnson Mowat has submitted planning documents to Harrogate Borough Council on behalf of the developer that says the scheme would be an improvement on the current empty office block, which has been deteriorating for several years.
It says:
“This site has been a blot on the landscape for far too long and we are looking forward to delivering a high quality building.”
The Stray Ferret approached Johnson Mowat for comment, but did not receive a response.
What is permitted development?
Permitted development means that a developer can apply for certain types of applications to go ahead without the need for planning permission.
The last major change to permitted development rights was in 2015, under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat government. However, many changes have since been made since 2020 in response to covid.
Developers can also apply for “prior approval” to carry out a development under permitted development, such as converting retail or office space into homes.
In this case, the developer will ask whether prior permission is required before proceeding with a proposal.
It can take between 28 and 56 days for a council to grant approval to an application.
Harrogate to get second Christmas marketA second Christmas market is to be staged in Harrogate on the first weekend of December.
Harrogate Borough Council said in a statement today it had agreed a partnership with Little Bird Made to hold a festive artisan market in Valley Gardens on December 4 and 5.
The statement added that subject to an acceptable event management plan, the artisan market will feature around 60 local traders and producers.
The stalls will sell a variety of festive arts and crafts, clothing, homeware, jewellery, as well as locally produced food and drink.
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It will accompany the new Harrogate Christmas Fayre, organised across town by Market Place Europe, which will run from December 3 until December 12.
The fayre will see 50 stalls erected in Cambridge Street, Market Place, Station Square and Cambridge Crescent.
Harrogate Borough Council is also working with Harrogate BID and North Yorkshire County Council on the fayre, which will take the place of the one traditionally held on Montpellier Hill.
‘Festive cheer’
Little Bird Made’s website says its markets offer a “diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers”.
Ripon resident Jackie Crozier, who set up Little Bird Made in 2018, said:
“I am delighted to be working with Harrogate Borough Council to bring an additional Christmas market to Harrogate this year.
“Our markets showcase some of Yorkshire’s finest small businesses and are a great opportunity to bring some festive cheer and buy that special gift for the holidays.
“We are always looking for new traders to join our growing portfolio of markets, so anyone looking for a stall should get in touch.”
Cllr Andy Paraskos, cabinet member for environment, waste reduction and recycling, said:
18-month road closure order begins on Starbeck’s Bogs Lane“We’ve said for some time that we want to ensure festive cheer returns to Harrogate town centre this year and I’m delighted that Little Bird Made will complement Market Place Europe’s offering.
“They provide fantastic artisan markets that showcase the best home-grown traders and producers and I’m confident there will be something for everyone. I’m eager to see what will be on offer.
“Hopefully this leads to a longer-term relationship with Little Bird to deliver a monthly artisan market in the Valley Gardens in the future.”
An 18-month closure order came into place on Bogs Lane in Starbeck today amid ongoing development work in the area.
The street, just off the main A59, is a busy residential area that has been affected by numerous new housing schemes.
Henshaws Specialist College, which has about 80 students with special educational needs and disabilities, is also based on Bogs Lane.
North Yorkshire County Council‘s roadworks map says the closure is for ‘carriageway works’ and is due to end on March 26, 2023.
The Stray Ferret understands residents and businesses will still able to get in and out of the road during the work but we were unable to get clarification from the council on precisely how often the road will be closed over the next year and a half.
With a similar 18-month closure order already in place on Kingsley Drive, locals are already used to dealing with road closures.
Barrie Mason, assistant director for highways and transportation at the county council, said in a statement:
“An 18-month order is processed should there be a need for multiple works on site, for example, surface dressing.
“An-18 month order also allows for changes in the programme if necessary. When the dates are confirmed they are published on our roadworks map.
“Wherever possible we alert residents and road users to roadworks in advance.”
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The road is often used as a cut-through by motorists to avoid tailbacks on the A59 so any closures over the months ahead could increase traffic on Knaresborough Road.
Follow our morning Traffic and Travel blogs for live updates on roadworks and delays.