Your Harrogate Radio

10:00pm - 6:30am

Email the studio

Harry Styles

Adore You

Listen Live

New look planning committee approves Harrogate house extension

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 16:00

Councillors have approved a two-storey extension on a home at Oakdale in Harrogate.

New look planning committee approves Harrogate house extension Councillors have approved a two-storey extension on a home at Oakdale in Harrogate. Harrogate and Knaresborough’s planning committee met at the Civic Centre this afternoon. It was the first meeting to be chaired by Conservative John Mann following the removal of former chair Pat Marsh last week. Ms Marsh has since resigned as a serving councillor in the wake of comments on social media platform X that were criticised as antisemitic. The extension was the only item on the agenda and the meeting was concluded within 20 minutes. The application was submitted by Mr and Mrs Freeman and will see a modern extension built to the rear of their home with a cream-coloured render as well as timber panelling and grey aluminium cladding. The plans were recommended for approval in a report written by a council officer. There were four objections and one letter in support. Plans were unanimously backed by councillors with Cllr Chris Aldred (Liberal Democrat, High Harrogate & Kingsley) saying the extension would fit in well with the other houses on the street, which is near to Oakdale Golf Club. He said:

“All along Oakdale there are different designs [of homes]. I’m completely happy with this application and it looks like a very good one. The existing house is looking a bit tired and dated and this livens the area up a bit.”

Cllr Robert Windass (Conservative, Boroughbridge & Claro) added:

“I’m quite happy with this. It does look tired now, it’s a 1960s construction and this will add to the street scene. It will be an asset to the road.”

By Thomas Barrett, Local Democracy Reporter Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

More from Local News

Full music programme revealed for Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

Organisers of The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival have unveiled the full Live Music Programme for their sixth annual summer celebration.
Court upholds council's decision on Harrogate Gateway scheme

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the Harrogate Gateway scheme, confirming that North Yorkshire Council acted lawfully.
Harrogate family take on Yorkshire Three Peaks to honour late mum

Two Harrogate siblings are set to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for charity to honour the memory of their late mum.
Ripon crowned Yorkshire's domestic tourism capital

Ripon is Yorkshire and the Humber's domestic tourism capital, according to new research.
Former Bed Restaurant owner reflects 10 years after closure

The former owner of a well-known Harrogate restaurant says he still has fond memories on the 10-year anniversary of its closure.
Harrogate Theatre pantomime nominated for national award

Harrogate Theatre's annual pantomime has been nominated for a national award, recognising the writing behind the popular festive production.
WATCH: Filming for All Creatures Great and Small takes place in Ripley

A film crew has descended on Ripley as scenes for the TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' were recorded in the village.
Harrogate MP blasts Mayor for failing to act on disabled bus pass restrictions

Local MP Tom Gordon has written to the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, urging him to remove time restrictions on concessionary bus travel for disabled residents.
Local attractions to close as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind

Several local attractions have announced closures or partial closures today (Thursday) after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across North Yorkshire.
Harrogate taekwondo master awarded MBE for long-standing contribution to sport

Harrogate taekwondo master Kambiz R. Ali has been awarded an MBE in recognition of decades of dedication to sport in the local community.
Harrogate dance group set for world record attempt

A Harrogate dance group will join 1,500 dancers in an attempt to break a world record with chart-topping DJ Sigala.
Gareth Southgate visits popular Harrogate pub

Former England manager Gareth Southgate was spotted enjoying a quiet drink at a popular Harrogate pub this week.
Classic car event set to return to Ripon

A classic car showcase will return to the grounds of Grantley Hall this summer.
Ripon students take alcohol-free campaign to Parliament

Ripon Grammar students have won praise after taking their alcohol-free message to Westminster.
Ripon's Grantley Hall named best place to stay in North and North East

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been named the best place to stay in the North and Northeast.
Harrogate Mayor cuts ribbon at opening of new interior design shop

The Mayor of Harrogate has officially opened a new interior design shop in what was his 100th official engagement.
Celebrity chefs rally for Yorkshire children's cancer charity

Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity.
Resurrected Bites CEO Michelle Hayes announces departure

Michelle Hayes has announced her departure from Harrogate charity Resurrected Bites as CEO.
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators

Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.
Harrogate recycling firm tips forecasts with £16.5m turnover despite tough trading

A Harrogate-based independent recycling brokerage has announced revenues of £16.5 million in the year 2024–2025 — surpassing its original £12.5 million projection.