18-acre residential development land is sold to home builder

National land promoter Richborough Estates has completed the sale of an 18-acre residential development site in Harrogate to home builder Redrow.

The land is located off Kingsley Road, close to Harrogate town centre, and has outline planning permission for 149 family homes including 40 per cent affordable housing.

A new pedestrian and cycle path will also be delivered, providing convenient routes to local facilities, services and wider surroundings.

The site was allocated for residential development in the adopted 2020 Harrogate District Local Plan.

Jonathan Bloor, managing director (Western Division) at Richborough Estates, said: “We are thrilled to have sold this site to Redrow, who have a strong track record of delivering high quality homes in the area and who were a pleasure to deal with.

“Huge congratulations to our landowner and the whole team who have worked really hard to reach this successful conclusion.

“This new development will make a great place to live while helping to deliver on Harrogate’s housing needs.

“We’re looking forward to construction getting underway and to seeing the first homes built and occupied next year.”

John Handley, managing director of Redrow Yorkshire, added: “We’ve now submitted a reserved matters application for 146 homes, including 58 affordable properties and 88 private sale homes from our popular Arts & Crafts inspired Heritage Collection.

“Featuring everything from one to five-bedroom properties, the development will make a significant contribution to meeting local housing need.

“Harrogate is a sought-after place to live and our homes are perfectly suited to the location. We are delighted to have concluded this deal with Richborough Estates.”