150 new homes approved for North Yorkshire despite sewage concerns
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:01 · Archive
Persimmon Homes has been given outline permission to build 150 homes in Pickering despite objections over sewerage capacity.
Persimmon Homes has been given outline permission to build up to 150 homes on an eight-hectare agricultural site off Firthland Road in Pickering. The North Yorkshire Council Thirsk & Malton planning committee approved the application last Thursday, despite local opposition.
Both Pickering Town Council and Yorkshire Water objected to the development. Yorkshire Water stated that 'our infrastructure in Pickering is already at capacity and cannot accept any additional flows until necessary infrastructure works have been delivered'. Pickering Town Council warned that placing further demands on the sewerage system would make illegal discharges into the river network inevitable.
Yorkshire Water said it was investigating the investment needed to increase capacity but cautioned this would take time. Pickering Town Council called for strict planning conditions to ensure suitable foul drainage arrangements were approved and all necessary infrastructure improvements completed before any homes were occupied.
How it is being reported
- 150 new homes to be built despite fears of 'inevitable' sewage pollutionPLANS for up to 150 new homes in a North Yorkshire town have been given the go-ahead despite concerns more sewage pollution could become “inevitable”.York Press · 26 Oct, 10:42
- 150 new homes to be built despite fears of 'inevitable' sewage pollutionPLANS for up to 150 new homes in a North Yorkshire town have been given the go-ahead despite concerns more sewage pollution could become “inevitable”.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 26 Oct, 10:42
In this story: Persimmon Homes · North Yorkshire Council · Pickering · Yorkshire Water · Pickering Town Council
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