The Planning Application was submitted on 1st October 2025 and consultations were undertaken by the Council with the various statutory consultees.

The Planning Case Officer has confirmed that she is happy with the principle of development, however, responses have been received from the Parish Council, Highway Authority, Drainage (Yorkshire Water and Intenal Drainage Board), Environmental Health, Ecology and Tree Officers.

Revisions to the scheme required by Highways have been addressed and agreed.

Conditions required by the Council Environmental Health Officers are acceptable.

Comments on drainage and ecology are currently being investigated and will be responded to shortly.

Objections from the Tree Officer in respect of the removal of the Ash Tree at the rear of the site resulted in a site meeting in January with Council Officers, Cllr. Caroline Goodrick and ourselves.

We are currently considering the options in respect of the tree with the aid of our Tree Consultant and we will be responding in due course in light of the recommendations received.

Progression of the application by the Council continues, but will not be completed until all matters are resolved in due course. It’s likely that a decision on the application will not be received until after Easter.

Mark Newby