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Nov 2020
Controversial 72-home Spofforth scheme set for green light
Developers have made changes to a 72-home scheme in Spofforth, as they look to get final plans approved by Harrogate Borough Council next week.
The development by Vistry Partnerships and housing association Yorkshire Housing was granted outline planning permission by HBC in March, despite over 250 local objections on issues including the design of the homes, flooding and congestion.
The developers have since amended the layout of the houses and say the site is now more reflective of the character of the village.
However, Shirley Fawcett, chair of Spofforth Parish Council, wrote to HBC about the new plans, saying the layout remained "crowded, urban and completely out of keeping with the village".
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She added:
A report published by HBC case officer Andy Hough recommends the plans be approved.
The council's planning committee will meet on November 18 to decide whether it should get the final green light.
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