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Jan
Developer submits 320-home plan in Killinghall
A national housebuilder has submitted formal plans for 320 homes in Killinghall.
Taylor Wimpey has tabled the proposal to North Yorkshire Council for a 54-acre site off Penny Pot Lane — opposite the Queen Ethelburga’s and King Edwin Park developments.
New access roads are proposed off Penny Pot Lane and Oaker Bank.
The development would include properties ranging from one- to five-bedroom homes, with 40% allocated to affordable housing.
In a press statement today (January 6), Taylor Wimpey said the scheme would also include a mobility hub to promote sustainable travel and significant green open space.
James Smith, strategic land and planning director at Taylor Wimpey, said:
We are pleased to reach this milestone as we aim to deliver a sustainable mix of much-needed new homes to help with Harrogate’s chronic lack of new homes. With many young people struggling to gain a foot on the housing ladder, as well as growing families and downsizers lacking high quality options, we believe this proposal off Penny Pot Lane would have significant benefits locally.
The developer previously lodged plans to build 350 homes at the Penny Pot Lane site in 2018, but they were rejected for several reasons including the visual impact.
The latest plans come after Taylor Wimpey presented the proposals at a Harrogate Town Council planning committee in September 2025.
The company said it had also distributed 3,000 leaflets to nearby residents, which included feedback forms.
During the meeting in September, some residents raised concern over increased traffic, local wildlife and the potential visual impact on the area.
North Yorkshire Council will make a decision on the plan at a later date.
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