Harrogate Housing Conflict Flashcards
Who (4)
Local residents
Community organisations
Harrogate borough council
Housing developers
When (2)
1990s onwards
2014-2019
90s proposal what (2)
1997 = Relocate locale rugby club in centre of valley
Massive stadium + car parking for 700 vehicles
Proposal 2010s (3)
2014-2035
Harrogate local district plan
4000 new affordable homes needed
Impact of conflict (3+)
Increase membership to 650 of ‘save crimple valley group’
Many objections from locals and community groups
Save crimple valley campaign = lots of coverage from Harrogate advitiser
What caused it and what does conflict show
Caused by plan to change area
Shows action poeple took to campaign against change
Why were there objections (4)
Greenfield site
Risk of flooding
Impacts character + appearance
Increases car = net on environment
