A PROPOSAL to build five new homes with parking in Ingleton has been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council.

The properties, which will have between two and four bedrooms, will be built on grade four - poor quality - agricultural land to the east of Green Meadow Close, off Laundry Lane, and will include off street parking.

The applicant, Carlisle-based developer Genr8 North Ltd, said the homes will be accessed through two new vehicle access points off Laundry Lane. Each of the detached properties will also have a garage.

The application received eight objections from nearby residents with those critical of the scheme saying the development would increase traffic and block sunlight at existing houses in the area.

There were also complaints that there were already “too many homes” in Ingleton.

Ingleton Parish Council raised concerns about the number of access points onto Laundry Lane and asked if one could be created onto Malt Dubbs Close or through Green Meadow Close to serve the site in its entirety.

However, a North Yorkshire Council highways officer said it did not object to any of the changes to the road network that were put forward by the developer.

In the planning officer's report, recommending planning permission be given, it is stated it is acknowledged that the proposed site is 'valued by the local community'. However: "It is also noted that the site is in private ownership and has been closed to the public for several years. The recreational value is therefore limited".

It adds: "Concerns have been expressed over the potential impact of the development on a footpath that is said to run through the site. It is important to note that there is no evidence of a definitive public right of way running through the site nor during a site visit was there evidence of a well-used path running through this privately owned parcel of land given that it has been closed to the public for several years."

And in conclusion: “The proposed development has been designed to not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the street scene or on the wider area. The proposal would also provide a suitable level of amenity for future residents with suitable accesses and parking provided on-site, subject to conditions. The proposal would also not adversely impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties.”