Alistair Ratcliffe, President of the
Harrogate Rotary Club, said: We are heartened that Harrogate Borough Council has taken the decision to reject this application and that any further planned destruction of the Rotary Wood will be avoided. We will, with others, commit ourselves to ensuring that the loss of biodiversity, carbon capture and the loss of community value as an amenity are fully compensated.’
The chair of Zero Carbon Harrogate described the vote about Harrogate Spring Water s expanded plans as a pivotal decision.
Jemima Parker said: This is a pivotal decision by the Harrogate Borough Council Planning Committee. Zero Carbon Harrogate are delighted that the councillors clearly acknowledged that the world has changed.