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Apr 2022
Empty Ripon pub plagued with anti-social behaviour to be redeveloped
The Ship Inn, in the shadow of Ripon Cathedral, was once one of the city's landmark pubs.
Since its closure, two years ago, the vacant site has been the location for a number of incidents of violence, anti-social behaviour and vandalism.
The area has planning permission for the creation of ten dwellings but in the meantime, the premises have been secured with metal shuttering on doors and windows, while a sign says that all internal valuables have been removed.
The former pub, is to be converted into five apartments and the 0.34 acre site will also include a detached house and four terraced houses.
Architects Watson Batty Properties LLP has submitted a planning application to Harrogate Borough Council, seeking 'a changed location by 3m to the northwest of 4 terraced houses and revised fenestration featuring ivory sandblasted masonry walling with pewter split face feature banding.'
Once that application has been determined the site will be ready for its transformation from empty pub to residential use.
The site is close to Ripon Cathedral
Residents living on Bondgate and adjoining streets, who have witnessed gangs of youths causing trouble in the area, will hope the redevelopment of the site may help tackle the problem.
Government guidance on how new developments can reduce crime and create safer communities, says:
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