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Oct 2022
A 'little temple' in the centre of Harrogate is set to be removed as part of the £11.9m Station Gateway.
The tempietto, an Italian term for little temple, is close to the Victoria monument opposite the train station in the town centre.
The area is due to be redeveloped as part of the gateway scheme, which aims to improve the public realm and encourage cycling and walking.
Station Square, where the little temple is situated, would be cleared to make way for an open landscaped area with water jets that can host events. The Victoria monument would, however, remain.
The tempietto
North Yorkshire County Council, which is leading on the gateway scheme, said today it had submitted a planning application to remove the tempietto.
A council spokesman said:
The council also revealed it plans to consult on new traffic regulation orders, which would involve closing some roads to traffic, as part of the gateway scheme.
Richard Binks
Richard Binks, head of major projects and infrastructure at the council, said:
Asked why the council had submitted these applications before the executive has made a final decision on whether to go ahead with the gateway, the council spokesman said:
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