A deep coal mine that was once part of the 'Selby superpit' is to be turned into a caravan and touring campsite
The land is within the greenbelt, but council officers concluded that re-use of previously developed land, tourism and investment in the local economy and biodiversity benefits outweighed any harm.Coun Richard Musgrave had submitted concerns about the greenbelt and access to New Road from the A19.Coun Keith Ellis echoed his concerns, adding: “I can see it being a real problem with the amount of traffic along there.
”Council officers said North Yorkshire County Council’s highways department and Highways England had both said traffic lights were not necessary, though they have asked for broader highways improvementsCoun Paul Welch said: “It’s a considerably big site in acreage and considerably overgrown, I commend what they are trying to do with itNorth Selby Mine was part of the wider Selby coalfied, with pitheads also at Wistow Mine, Stillingfleet Mine, Riccall Mine, Whitemoor Mine and Gascoigne Wood Mine.
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