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08
Jul 2020
Residents in Ripon have accused Homes England of a lack of transparency around its proposed 1,300 housing development at Ripon Barracks.
The land at Claro Barracks, Deverell Barracks and Laver Banks is being developed by the government's housing agency, Homes England, and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). There are 1,300 homes mooted and it's designated within Harrogate Borough Council’s Local Plan.
Homes England is set to publish its full masterplan for the site next week. On its website last year it said residents have a “once in a lifetime” chance to influence how the masterplan is formed.
However, Barbara Brodigan from the Ripon Spa Residents Action Group told the Stray Ferret that lockdown has meant local residents have failed to have their voices heard.
Ms Brodigan said:
Julian Smith's office told the Stray Ferret that he is yet to receive a reply from Homes England.
Homes England sent the following statement to the Stray Ferret:
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