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.