Decision on primary school plan at 'new village' in Knaresborough delayed

North Yorkshire County Council is behind the proposals for the 420-pupil school near York Road where more than 1,000 new homes have been given the go-ahead in the last two years.

The school will initially take children from families moving into the new homes, whilst providing extra capacity for over-subscribed schools in the area, according to documents.

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A chief planner at the council had been due to rule on the proposals in March - but a consultation will now run until the start of next month.

The proposed two-storey school has been designed with room for expansion - and also includes a 26-place nursery, outdoor play areas and car parking.

Management of the new school will be by an academy provider, which has not yet been selected.

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Both Knaresborough Town Council and Goldsborough Parish Council previously opposed the 1,000-home plans with concerns spanning from increased traffic levels to public transport links.

Coun Pat Marsh, previously said the developments will be “like a new village” on the side of Knaresborough.

The school application will be considered by a senior North Yorkshire County Council planning officer after the consultation has ended on May 1.

An exact decision date has not been set.

By Jacob Webster, Local Democracy Reporter

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