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Ripon Barracks

As part of its Defence Estate Optimisation programme, and the “Better Defence Estate” strategy, the MoD announced in November 2016 that both of the barracks sites in Ripon, Claro Barracks and Deverell Barracks, will be vacated and used for development.

Disposal of Deverell Barracks is expected to commence in 2021, and disposal of Claro Barracks is expected to commence in 2023. Also included in the development will be Laver Banks.

Homes England and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation announced a partnership to manage the vacation of the site in February 2019. Homes England’s vision for the site is that Clotherholme Urban Village will become a new neighbourhood within Ripon, integrated within the landscape and city, and providing a connected and well-designed addition to the city. It is aimed that the site will produce 1,300 high quality new homes for Ripon, alongside 2 hectares of employment land and a variety of community services, as the land becomes available.

The Outline Planning Application is expected to be submitted to the planning authority, Harrogate Borough Council, before the end of the year. This will seek to secure the principle of the development, i.e. the number of homes and the amount of other associated uses including the amount of open space. It is expected that planning permission for the development will be in place by summer 2020. Construction is not expected to begin until the sites have been fully decommissioned by the MoD.

5 public engagement events were held over the summer, attended by over 400 people, followed up by 2 further events in early October to respond to initial feedback. A series of engagement events have also been held with stakeholder groups, such as Ripon City Council, Harrogate Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council in their capacity as Highways Authority.

A Strategic Oversight Board has been established to manage the strategic vision for the site, with representatives of both of the Local Enterprise Partnerships, Harrogate Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council contributing to shaping the project.

Julian Smith met with Homes England and the DIO in October 2019 to discuss the plans for the site, and to provide feedback on the representations he has received from constituents. Julian is keen to ensure that this development works well for the City of Ripon, and that the plan takes into account the needs of Ripon’s existing residents through the planning process.

Further meetings held in 2020 so far include those held in April and on 16th and 29th June with Homes England, North Yorkshire County Council, Harrogate Borough Council, and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to discuss updates on the development of Ripon Barracks site, and receive feedback on ongoing engagement sessions.

For more information on the details of the proposals as they emerge, and to see the information that was presented as part of the engagement events, please visit http://riponbarracks.hyas.co.uk/.

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HBC letter

Harrogate Borough Council Response - Ripon Barracks Update November 2020

Tuesday, 24 November, 2020

Julian Smith MP has received a response from the Harrogate Borough Council with regard to the proposed redevelopment of the Ripon Barracks. The letter focuses on the Transport Assessment and Travel Plan which have been submitted and are under consideration by the County Council.

HBC letter

Julian Smith MP letter addressed to HBC - Ripon Barracks Update November 2020

Thursday, 5 November, 2020

Letter from Julian Smith MP addressed to Wallace Sampson Chief Executive of Harrogate Borough Council sent on 29 October 2020 regarding the Ripon Barracks development, specifically relating to a number of constituent concerns about traffic plan proposals.

HBC1

Harrogate Borough Council Response - Ripon Barracks Update October 2020

Friday, 16 October, 2020

Julian Smith MP has received a response from the Harrogate Borough Council with regard to the proposed redevelopment of the Ripon Barracks (Clotherholme). The letter highlights several key areas of residents concerns that the Council have focused on clarifying.

NYCCG Response

North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group Response - Ripon Barracks Update September 2020

Wednesday, 30 September, 2020

Julian Smith MP has received a response from the North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NYCCG) with regard to the proposed Ripon Barracks development and the potential impact it may have on local healthcare provisions.

DIO Letter

Defence Infrastructure Organisation Response - Ripon Barracks Update August 2020

Tuesday, 18 August, 2020

Response received from Jeremy Quin MP Minster of State for Defence Procurement in response to letter Julian Smith MP sent on 30 June 2020 regarding the Ripon Barracks development proposals.

Galphay Lane

Julian Smith MP visits Galphay Lane July 2020

Wednesday, 5 August, 2020

Julian Smith MP recently visited Galphay Lane in Ripon. He has been contacted by many constituents regarding transport links in the Ripon Barracks redevelopment, with many specific concerns raised regarding vehicle access southward.

Letter to NYCC and HBC

Julian Smith MP letters addressed to NYCC and HBC - Ripon Barracks Update July 2020

Thursday, 16 July, 2020

Letters from Julian Smith MP addressed to Richard Flinton Chief Executive of North Yorkshire County Council and Wallace Sampson Chief Executive of Harrogate Borough Council sent on 30 June 2020 regarding the Ripon Barracks development proposals.

HBC Responce Letter

Harrogate Borough Council Response - Ripon Barracks Update July 2020

Thursday, 16 July, 2020

Response received from Wallace Sampson Chief Executive of Harrogate Borough Council in response to letter Julian Smith MP sent on 30 June 2020 regarding the Ripon Barracks development proposals.

Response letter from NYCC

North Yorkshire County Council Response - Ripon Barracks update July 2020

Thursday, 16 July, 2020

Response received from Richard Flinton Chief Executive of North Yorkshire County Council in response to letter Julian Smith MP sent on 30 June 2020 regarding the Ripon Barracks development proposals.

Homes England Letter Page 1

Homes England Response - Ripon Barracks update July 2020

Monday, 13 July, 2020

For Ripon residents Response from Homes England in response to my letter about the Ripon Barracks site dated 30 June 2020.

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