Flower farm near Ripon seeks longer opening after rule breach
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 17:03 · Archive
A pick-your-own flower farm near Ripon has breached planning rules and now seeks permission to open for six months yearly.
The Flower Belt, located off the A61 between Ripon and Harrogate, opened in July this year as a pick-your-own flower farm offering visitors the chance to pick wildflowers and sunflowers. The attraction also hosts activities including yoga and live music events.
The venue proved so popular during its first summer that it operated beyond the 28 days originally permitted under temporary planning rules. Owner John Houseman says he was initially unaware the regulations were being breached. He has now applied for planning permission to operate the attraction annually from May 1 until November 10, with opening hours extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 10pm on Sundays.
The application has received support from members of the public. Supporters have praised the attraction for bringing visitors to the area, supporting local businesses and providing a peaceful place for families to enjoy nature. One supporter commended the owners for diversifying their farming business, noting the farm's importance given the unstable farming situation.
How it is being reported
- Pick-your-own flower farm seeks longer opening after breaching rules in first seasonThe Flower Belt near Ripon seeks permission to open from May 1 to November 10 after breaching planning rules, with public backing for flowers, events and jobs.Darlington & Stockton Times · 23 Oct, 16:00
- Pick-your-own flower farm seeks longer opening after breaching rules in first seasonThe Flower Belt near Ripon seeks permission to open from May 1 to November 10 after breaching planning rules, with public backing for flowers, events and jobs.The Northern Echo · 23 Oct, 16:00
In this story: The Flower Belt · John Houseman · Ripon · Harrogate
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