The charity Shelter says social housing is the only genuinely affordable type of affordable housing. The figures for the Harrogate district were criticised by both the local Liberal Democrat and Labour parties.
Housing
52 social homes built in Harrogate despite 1,800 households stuck on waiting list
Just 52 social homes were built last year in the Harrogate district, despite there being 1,867 households on the social housing waiting list. The latest annual figures were published by the government yesterday. Social homes are low-cost homes rented to tenants by...
Staveley villagers begin fight against 22-home development
The rural site is not allocated for development in the Harrogate district Local Plan 2014-35, which outlines where planning will take place. Residents say this means that the development should not go ahead.
Property Gold: How to be an attractive buyer
Yorkshire property expert Alex Goldstein shares his advice on how buyers can put themselves in the best position – and it’s not all about offering the highest price.
Harrogate former metalworks could be demolished for housing
For 60 years the building was the site of Franklyn Metal Works before closing in 1992. Planning documents say the building should be demolished as it would need substantial investment for it to be reused for commercial purposes.
Flurry of Yorkshire Dales barn conversions raises call to close planning loophole
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s audit committee calls for the loophole, which allows developers to buy barns and convert them to holiday lets, to be closed to ease the national park’s housing crisis and help local people.
Granby residents demand action on ‘banging and crashing’ from noisy pile driver
Residents are upset about noise from a pile driver at Granby Farm, where 95 homes are being built. They are urging Harrogate Borough Council to take action.
Review launched into council’s handling of Dunlopillo housing plans
The council’s recent approval of the plans submitted under permitted development rights was met with anger from residents and MP Andrew Jones who called for the scheme to be decided by a vote from councillors and not at officer level.
Planning backlog blamed on staff shortages and 20% rise in applications
The authority is asking for patience as its depleted planning department works through a long list of applications that have seen a recent 20% rise compared with previous years.
Fears Nidderdale could become ‘barren’ unless more affordable homes are built
A lack of affordable homes in places such as Darley, Dacre, Summerbridge and Pateley Bridge is forcing young and low-paid families to move away, a Harrogate Borough Council meeting hears. There are 227 households on the council waiting list for social housing in Upper Nidderdale and just 20 homes become available each year.
22 affordable homes proposed for Staveley
The rural site is not allocated for development in the Harrogate district Local Plan 2014-35, which outlines where planning will take place, but the developer hopes a rural exception policy will enable it to proceed.
New primary school in Knaresborough delayed until 2024
The £5m school is being built to cater for 1,000 new homes being built in the Manse Farm area. But delays to house-building has impacted on the school, which was initially due to open in September next year.
Controversial Crimple Valley homes plan withdrawn
Developers have withdrawn controversial plans for 35 houses at Almsford Bank Stables. The proposals attracted 107 letters of objection to Harrogate Borough Council from residents.
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