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Aug 2022
170-home plan 'not right' for Knaresborough, says town councillor
A 170-home development in Knaresborough which was rejected by the government “was not right” for the town, says a local councillor.
Planning inspector Chris Baxter refused the proposal, which was earmarked for Water Lane in the town.
The decision is the latest refusal for landowner Geoffrey Holland, who has twice sought permission from Harrogate Borough Council to build on the site.
Cllr Andy Bell, a Liberal Democrat who sits on Knaresborough Town Council, said the town had already “done its bit” to increase housing stock.
He said:
Following its latest rejection in August 2021, Cunnane Town Planning took the council's decision to appeal on behalf of Mr Holland.
It said that there were “no significant or demonstrable adverse impacts that would arise as a consequence of the development”.
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However, the borough council said the scheme had a number of “fundamental” issues.
In his decision notice, Mr Baxter dismissed the developer’s appeal on the grounds that the plan was outside the development boundary and would still have “significant harm” on surrounding areas.
Mr Baxter acknowledged that the scheme had “adequate affordable housing” and would not have an impact on highways safety, but added that it still had issues.
He said in a decision notice published last week:
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