20 affordable flats at Applegarth Homes, Harrogate

What was proposed

The application proposed 20 affordable homes for people over 55, with parking, cycle spaces, green space and landscaping.

“HGTZC24/00012/FULMAJ - Applegarth Homes, Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7NA”

“The Head of Development Management, Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for a phased residential development to include demolition of the existing building and construction of 20 no affordable units, age restricted to over 55s (14 no 1-bedroom apartments and 6 no 2-bedroom apartments), with associated car parking, cycle spaces, green space and landscaping on land at Applegarth Homes, Knaresborough Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire,…”

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Who spoke

The agent and a representative of Applegarth Homes residents shared the public speaking time and supported the application.

What members discussed

Members asked about disabled parking and the age restriction, and recognised the need to replace the existing building with more suitable accommodation.

“Members sought clarification on whether the five disabled parking spaces were designated for specific flats within the development. • Members queried whether the minimum age requirement of 55 years was prescribed by legislation.”

“Members acknowledged the loss of the existing building but recognised the need for its replacement with accommodation better suited to modern living requirements. The Chair added that he considered the proposal to be an excellent scheme that would benefit both future residents and the wider local area.”

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The vote

A motion to grant the application was proposed and seconded, then carried unanimously.

“Councillor Philip Broadbank proposed, and Councillor Andrew Timothy seconded that the application be granted.”

“A vote was taken and the motion was carried unanimously.”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the committee report, officer update conditions and completion of a S106 agreement.

“That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the Committee report, and the officer update note, and the prior completion of a S106 agreement.”

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