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The former playing field is located on the other side of the road to the ex-Arkengarthdale primary school building in RichmondA move to build accommodation for hospitality staff in the Yorkshire Dales has been approved despite worries it will "obscure an iconic view".
A local businessman put forward the plan to help pub workers, with limited housing options available locally.The meeting on Tuesday heard applicant Charles Cody had previously gifted the land as a playing field for Arkengarthdale Primary School, but the school shut in 2019 after pupil numbers fell to just five.
The meeting heard Arkengarthdale Parish Council had a tradition of supporting businesses in the area, but was opposed to the scheme as it would "obscure an iconic view" across the dale.
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