A Christian charity that runs training for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction near Harrogate could offer bedrooms at one of its sites to holiday makers.
Horizon Life Training provides residential training facilities to people who have already been through addiction rehab centres, teaching them life and employment skills.
The charity runs a men’s centre at Kennel Hall Farm in Killinghall and a women’s centre at Bramall House on Skipton Road, which was formerly the Black Bull pub and is close to RAF Menwith Hill.
During the covid pandemic, the centres closed for new intakes, which the charity said has let to a “break in the supply” for suitable applicants for the training.
As a result, all of its activity is now taking place at the Killinghall centre, leaving nine bedrooms and a flat at Bramall House currently unused.
In plans submitted to North Yorkshire Council, the charity said it does not want the building to remain empty so it’s asking the council to approve a temporary change of use application so it could be used for holiday lets.
It also said the move would bring in much-needed income for the charity. It said the move may be necessary for up to two years before it can reopen the centre for recovery training.
Planning documents state that contractors working on the Kex Gill A59 new road scheme could potentially rent rooms at the site.
They add:
“The charity still bears the sizeable fixed costs of operating the building, placing its own financial continuance at risk.
“This proposal would ensure the use of the building in a constructive manner during a period when it would otherwise be empty. It will provide much needed accommodation for those who will use it and an income to facilitate the upkeep of the building for Horizon Life Training.”
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Plans approved to expand Harrogate district business park
Plans have been approved to expand a Harrogate district business park to create five new buildings in an effort to boost the local economy.
Springfield Farm, on Cold Cotes Road at Kettlesing Head, just off the A59, will expand to include a new warehouse and office space.
The site’s car park will also be extended and will include electric vehicle charging points.
Harrogate Borough Council approved the proposal last week.
Quarters Commercial Ltd, the developers behind the application, said the scheme will help to “enhance an already important commercial site”.
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As part of the plan, a 9,000 square foot warehouse will be built to provide additional storage space for Kirsty’s, a gluten-free food supplier, which is based at the site.
Masterplan for the Springfield Farm business park expansion.
Meanwhile, three buildings will be built to provide nine separate units for smaller businesses. A further building will also be provided to offer office space for companies.
The developers said in its planning statement:
“Springfield Farm presents a fantastic opportunity to sensitively expand the already established commercial centre and ensure its future success and ongoing contribution to Harrogate.
“This is an exciting chance to enhance an already important commercial site, preserving the character of the area, with a quality masterplan, and well designed buildings where businesses’ can thrive, within a sustainable environment.”