Feedback invited on new Wharfe Bridge development

Wharfe Bridge, who recently announced its plans to build a high quality development of 60 much-needed houses and apartments on the old cattle market site, will this week start a full public consultation. From Thursday 12^th July to Thursday 19^th July plans will be on display at the Civic Centre on Cross Green.

Residents are invited to comment on the scheme both at the exhibition and via the development’s dedicated website www.wharfebridge.com. Representatives from development company Wharfe Bridge will be on hand to hear people’s views on Monday 16^th July from 11am to 6pm.

Comprising townhouses and apartments with a 25% allocation of affordable housing, the plans also include a café and improved access and facilities for the Otley Show. As well as ensuring the design is fitting for the location and in keeping with the heritage and spirit of Otley, the prevention of flooding has been given the highest priority, with a design that improves the flood risk both for the site and the surrounding residential areas.

Bill Hudson of Wharfe Bridge says, “We are very interested to hear the views of local people about our proposals. So far we have taken expert advice on all the issues and have designed a solution that we are confident provides a great new opportunity for the future of Otley. We are providing high quality housing, alleviating flooding and improving facilities. The public consultation will inform how the plans are taken forward.”

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For more media information contact Wolfstar on 0113 259 3694:

Susie Lawrence 07803 605119 or susiel@wolfstarconsultancy.com

Stuart Bruce 07852 135456 or stuartb@wolfstarconsultancy.com

Notes to editors:

The site was in use as a cattle market for over 100 years until it ceased to operate five years ago. The buildings associated with the old Cattle Market were large industrial sheds that fell into a state of disrepair and were demolished leaving the site as predominantly concrete hard-standing.

Full details of the planning application including flooding, highways and planning statements are available from Wolfstar. Computer generated images are also available from Wolfstar on request.