Harrogate Borough Council has approved plans to demolish a Little Ouseburn pub to build new homes.
The proposal by Low Lane Developments will see the Green Tree Inn flattened to make way for four houses.
The pub, which is on the main B6265 from Green Hammerton to Boroughbridge, closed in late 2019.
In documents submitted to the council, the developer said the plan would help to enhance the local area.
It said:
“We believe that redevelopment of this site will enhance the conservation area and will bring a positive contribution to the local environment.”
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In 2017, pub owners Michael and Barbara Briggs were granted permission to convert the property into housing while retaining part of the downstairs as a micro pub.
However, planning documents state Mr Briggs died in January 2017 and Mrs Briggs struggled to maintain the pub alone.
After three years of trying to market the micro pub, Mrs Briggs decided it was no longer a viable business.
