Sunny Hogshaw: this photo was was taken by local naturalist Mark Cocker
The mum-of-one, who has lived on Hogshaw Villas Road since 2007, described Hogshaw - bordered by allotments, homes and the railway - as “a little oasis”.
She said: “We’re a very close-knit community all living close to the field - if there’s ever any trouble we deal with it as a community.
“If this is allowed to happen it’s going to change the place so much - that green space is so important because none of us really have gardens.”
As well as the loss of a crucial green space residents fear the traffic increase that comes with 124 new homes will badly impact on air quality.
A MOTORIST allegedly crashed into parked cars and drove off without stopping. It happened at about 7.25pm yesterday (Sunday) in Harrogate. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police explained: A light metallic blue hatchback vehicle turned right off Roseville Road onto Roseville Avenue, and struck two parked cars, causing significant damage to one of them. It then drove off without stopping to exchange details, and was last seen heading towards Granby Road. The vehicle will have damage to its front nearside, the spokesperson added. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has recently been asked to carry out repair work on a vehicle matching the description, is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12210049523.