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Castle Hill West exhibition posters, May 2020

History
The site is currently mostly agricultural land. The site has been identified for development as part of the emerging Harrogate Borough Council Local Plan.

Project description
Castle Hill West is located to the west of Whinney Lane. The proposals include around 270 new family homes with a mix of property sizes and design.

Consultation
Due to Covid-19, we will be continuously updating our website, social media channels and issuing press releases to keep you informed and up to date with the progress of the development. Please feel free to contact us via any of the direct contact details below should you have any questions or comments – we’d love to hear from you.

Economic benefits
• Around 50 – 120 direct and indirect jobs on site during construction period
• New homes bonus for Harrogate Borough Council to be used towards local services
• Additional council tax each year for Harrogate Borough Council to help pay for council services

Social benefits
• 270 new family homes on allocated land
• New Primary school could be built on the site
• New vehicular access from Whinney Lane utilising an approved roundabout scheme

Environmental benefits
• New footpath links to Whinney Lane and to the land west of the site
• 2.6 hectares of central public open space with landscaping
• New landscaping and planting
• New footpaths and cycle routes