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Oct
Developer resubmits Kingsley Farm housing plan
A developer has resubmitted plans for 30 new homes in the Kingsley area of Harrogate.
Quarters Kingsley Ltd received outline planning permission to build up the homes on the site of the former chicken farm at Kingsley Farm in January 2023.
The company, which is based in Felliscliffe, submitted a reserved matters planning application for 25 homes last year. However, North Yorkshire Council refused the proposal in November 2024.
The developer has since resubmitted plans for the site which it says has addressed concerns raised about the previous plan.
Under the resubmitted plan, the site would see 30 new homes built with a mixture of detached and semi-detached properties. This would include a mix of two, three, four and five bedroom homes, including affordable properties.
A computer generated image of the Kingsley Farm site.
In a planning statement, the developer said the new proposal represented an improved scheme.
It added:
The resubmitted reserved matters planning application represents an improved scheme compared to the refused application, with considerable enhancements in both layout and design.
Firstly, the layout has been revisited to ensure a more efficient use of space, maximising natural light and increasing green areas. This has not only improves the aesthetic appeal but also promotes better environmental sustainability and liveability for future residents.
Additionally, the design alterations have taken into account comments from the previous application, resulting in a more cohesive and harmonious architectural style that aligns with the local character.
North Yorkshire Council will make a decision on the proposal at a later date.
Planning appeal
The move comes as an appeal hearing is due to be held into the refusal of the previous application in November 2024.
Quarters Kingsley took the council’s decision to the government’s Planning Inspectorate, which deals with planning disputes.
As a result, an appeal hearing into the application is set to be held at Harrogate’s Civic Centre on October 22.
The hearing, which is scheduled to sit for one day, will be overseen by government planning inspector, LN Hughes.
The inspector will assess whether the scheme will provide a suitable housing mix and appropriate affordable housing.
According to appeal documents, the appeal will also cover whether there is acceptable highways safety within the site and whether there is sufficient protection for existing trees and sufficient biodiversity net gain.
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