To continue reading this article, subscribe to the Stray Ferret for as little as £1 a week
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
05
May 2022
North Yorkshire County Council has said the layout of a 53-home development in Bilton is 'not acceptable' and the plan should be refused unless the developer agrees to pay for the widening of Knox Lane.
North East firm Jomast wants to build the homes on a field on Knox Lane in an application that has been reduced from 73 homes.
The county council, which is in charge of the Harrogate district's roads, has submitted a response to the application as part of the consultation process.
It warned the development does not comply with standards it sets around roads and new housing schemes.
The section of Knox Lane where the homes would be built is narrow and leads towards a popular beauty spot.
Residents have long argued the road is unsuitable for any extra traffic the homes would bring but the developer's transport report concluded the development would not lead to congestion.
Mr Roberts said Knox Lane should be widened to 5.5 metres with a two-metre footpath.
He added:
In February, Jomast and planning consultants Spawforths issued the following joint statement to the Stray Ferret:
Harrogate Borough Council's planning committee will decide on the application.
0