Parish council seeks to protect character of rural village

A parish council has objected to housing development plans in a Conservation Area village due to the possible effects on its character.

The proposals from Yorkshire Land Limited to build 24 new homes in the rural Conservation Area village in Wombleton have received unanimous objections from Wombleton Parish Council.

Further aims of the plan, which has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council for consideration, include the delivery of off-street parking, renewable energy amenities, and modern homes with gardens.

However, according to the parish council, the development is not compatible with planning policy for rural settlements.

In a letter sent to MP for Thirsk and Malton, Kevin Hollinrake, the council voices issues from members and residents about scale of the development, sustainability, sewage infrastructure capacity, and the possible increase in traffic.

It also outlines fears around ‘the impact on the character of this ancient village, which has conservation area status, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book’, according to The Northern Echo.

It has been requested by the parish council that the local planning authority calls for the area planning committee to consider the application, as well as reviewing the long-term impacts of the scheme.

North Yorkshire Council has confirmed that it would not comment on the application given its live status.