Green belt housing plan approved subject to government approval

The plans include a mix of homes ranging in size from two to four bedroom homes, together with public open space.

Together Housing’s application showed that just 461 additional affordable homes were delivered in York between 2013 and 2019.

It added that the increase in supply in that time was 77 when homes lost to the Right to Buy scheme were taken into account.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the application stated that concerns about flooding were due to the site being “prone to flooding”, while also acknowledging that “while it is recognized that affordable housing is needed, it is not the green belt”.

Huntington Parish Council also objected and called for the plans to be refused due to road safety concerns, particularly the safety of those crossing New Lane.