Councillors reject plans for new homes in village near Boroughbridge
Published by The Stray FM News Team at 6:01am 17th June 2018.
“We feel that we have done our bit. As a secondary, service village, only small-scale develoment is appropriate for Kirby Hill. If you now approve this proposed development, it will swamp an already over-developed community, causing significant social harm.”

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