West of Harrogate developments

Find out more about road works as part of the West of Harrogate developments coming forward as part of our Local Plan.

The adopted Harrogate District Local Plan allocates several sites on the western side of Harrogate for the delivery of new housing and employment provision, key services and facilities with associated transport, communications and green and blue infrastructure. These site allocations are strategically important in supporting the vision for planned growth set out in the Local Plan and will form a new urban extension on the western edge of the town.

These allocated sites will all be subject to planning applications being submitted and there can be no guarantee that planning consent will be forthcoming.

This page will inform residents of road works as planning applications for consented sites proceed into the construction stages.

In order to ensure the successful delivery of this significant urban extension, it is essential to ensure that developers and site promoters work collaboratively to ensure that a comprehensive, well thought out, sustainable and cohesive development is realised.

West of Harrogate urban extension update: July 2025

The Harrogate District Local Plan, adopted in 2020, continues to guide the strategic growth of Harrogate's western area. Recent milestones include:

  • Castle Hill West (Banks Group): 224 homes outline planning application approved, including a new primary school and 35 per cent affordable housing provision
  • Castle Hill West (Gladman Developments): 480 homes and employment site, outline planning consent pending completion of s106 agreement
  • Bluecoats Park (Homes England): 480 dwellings with sports facilities, outline planning consent pending completion of s106 agreement

In June 2024, we published the West Harrogate Infrastructure Delivery Strategy alongside an updated Infrastructure Delivery Schedule. These documents outline planned infrastructure investment and delivery timelines for key services, including roads, healthcare, education, green spaces, and active travel routes. They also serve as the framework for Section 106 developer contributions.

Next steps

You can track current and planned roadworks on our roadworks map, and view or comment on planning applications on our planning system, Public Access.

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