New details of the Darley Mill housing scheme have been released more than two-and-a-half years after planning was granted. 

Leeds firm YorPlace was given permission to convert the grade two listed building into nine properties – as well as to build 11 newbuilds at the site – in 2022, by the now-defunct Harrogate Borough Council.

Little has changed at the 18th century former corn mill since then, which prompted the Stray Ferret to contact the developer for am update in September.

Managing director Toby Morton told us at the time the firm was on the cusp of hiring an external contractor, as YorPlace does not have a construction arm.

But YorPlace has now submitted a variation of condition application, which seeks approval to make changes to the original plans. 

As part of the application, the developer has produced site layouts for each of the newbuild homes, which means people can finally get an idea of how the development will look. 

Plans show the new homes range from three to five-bedrooms with open-plan kitchen and dining areas. 

The features of the homes seem to vary; some have utility rooms, some have offices, while one has an external garage and others have balconies. 

The plans also show landscaping work will be carried out at the development site, including a new native species boundary hedge and grass.

Mr Morton told the Stray Ferret the recent application seeked to make "minor changes" to the newbuilds. The style and character will remain the same, he said, adding the biggest change is that some houses will utilise space in the roof to create more living areas. 

Individual site plans for the mill conversion – which with be split into four houses and five apartments – have not been uploaded.

Mr Morton previously told the Stray Ferret he hoped construction work would start at the beginning of 2025, adding it would likely take around two years to complete the full project. 

Darley Mill was once a well-known shop and restaurant before closing in 2016.