Your Harrogate Radio

7:00pm - 6:30am

Email the studio

Bruno Mars

The Lazy Song

Listen Live

Knaresborough fish and chip shop extension approved

Friday, 12 July 2024 13:36

By Thomas Barrett, Local Democracy Reporter

The Wharfe fish and chip shop in Knaresborough.

North Yorkshire Council has approved an extension at Knaresborough fish and chip shop The Wharfe.

The plans will see a two-storey extension added onto the Chain Lane property and will be used as a seating area for customers.

According to planning documents submitted to the council, the extension will also provide teas, coffees and snacks during the mornings, when staff are on site preparing for the lunchtime service.

One resident of nearby Park Lane objected and said the outdoor seating area would lead to an increase in noise for residents living near to the fish and chip shop.

Knaresborough Town Council, which has an advisory role for local planning applications, issued no objections but asked if North Yorkshire Council could impose restrictions on when the outside seating area can be used following concerns about noise.

However, the council placed no restrictions on the business when it approved the application on July 4.

It said:

“The proposal will not detrimentally affect neighbouring residential amenity, nor the character and appearance of the area.

"The proposal therefore accords with the provisions of the development plan and there are no other material considerations in this instance that warrant setting aside local planning policies.”

More from Local News

After-dark adventure golf coming to Harrogate this Halloween

Rudding Park is launching an after-dark version of its Yorkshire-themed adventure golf course this Halloween.
Gareth Southgate coaching session up for grabs at Glitter Ball

A private coaching session with Sir Gareth Southgate is among the experiences up for grabs at this year’s Martin House Glitter Ball in Harrogate.
Council responds to Harrogate Civic Society's heritage concerns

North Yorkshire Council is set to meet Harrogate Civic Society to discuss concerns about the condition of the town’s heritage.
Libraries host free events to help people feel confident online

Residents are being encouraged to get support in navigating the online world as libraries in North Yorkshire host free events and activities during Get Online Week.
Discover what's next at Harrogate Grammar School's Sixth Form

Choosing what comes after GCSEs is a big decision – and Harrogate Grammar School is inviting students to explore the possibilities at its upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening.
Harrogate sewing tutor turns redundancy into chance to follow her passion

A Harrogate sewing tutor is helping adults and children learn new skills after turning her hobby into a business.
Big Harrogate Sleepout raises more than £15,000 for local charities

More than £15,000 has been raised for two Harrogate charities following a night sleeping outdoors at Harrogate Rugby Club.
Yorkshire households could see £27 cut to water bills

Yorkshire Water customers could see an average £27 reduction applied to their bills after the company missed performance targets.
Two-day comic convention set to return to Harrogate

Thousands of comic fans and cosplayers are expected in Harrogate next month as Thought Bubble returns to the town.
North Yorkshire Police win national award for farm crime prevention project

North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force has won a national award for a crime prevention project covering more than 1,500 farms.
Harrogate charities team up to furnish new property for homeless people

Harrogate furniture reuse charity Essential Needs has helped furnish a new property for local homeless charity Lifeline Harrogate.
Is Allerton Park incinerator improving or just working 'less badly', councillors ask

Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire's waste incinerator is genuinely improving or simply performing "less badly" than before.
Everything you need to know about Harrogate's Moonlight Glow Walk

Harrogate's Moonlight Glow Walk returns this Saturday (17th October) to raise money for Saint Michael's Hospice.
Harrogate law firm wins prestigious Yorkshire Legal Award

Harrogate law firm Raworths has been named Private Client Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.
Homeware brand set to open new Harrogate showroom

British furniture and interiors brand Neptune is set to open a new showroom in Harrogate.
Louis Theroux makes special visit to Martin House children's hospice

Filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux has paid a special visit to Martin House children’s hospice, spending time with children and families supported by the charity.
New swim school brings baby and toddler lessons to Harrogate

A new swim school is helping babies and young children build their confidence in the water in Harrogate.
New sign honours memory of Harrogate shopkeeper Claire Lewis

A Harrogate corner shop has installed new signage in memory of Claire Lewis, who ran the business for many years.
Harrogate residents asked to share views on vape shops

A survey has been launched to find out what residents think about vape shops in central Harrogate.
Stump Cross Caverns named finalist in family business awards

Stump Cross Caverns has been named a finalist in the Yorkshire, Humberside and North East Family Business Awards 2026.