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North Yorkshire Farmland Poised for 133 Homes
25 Aug
Summary
- Plans for 133 homes on farmland in North Yorkshire are set for approval.
- Objections raised concerns over hedgerow removal and construction impact.
- Council officers cite housing land supply of 2.2 years as a benefit.
Updated plans for 133 homes at Cow Dyke Farm in North Yorkshire are anticipated to receive approval from councillors. While outline permission was granted in 2024, a reserved matters application addressing site access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale has now been recommended for approval by council officers.
Despite objections concerning the removal of a hedgerow, construction impacts, and affordable housing provision, officers believe the development offers significant benefits. Killinghall Parish Council specifically noted concerns about the mix of one-bed and four-bed properties among the 53 designated affordable homes.
Officers' report indicated that concerns about tree loss, ecology, and design have been addressed. They emphasized the development's contribution to housing, especially affordable homes, on an allocated site. With the council possessing a housing land supply of 2.2 years, the benefits of the development were deemed to outweigh any harm, with the project described as sustainable development.
